Federal Insider: GSA conference went 'over the top'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, April 04, 2012 News from the Fed Page GSA conference went 'over the top' Lisa Rein and Timothy R. Smith The biennial conference hosted by the General Service Administration's western outposts has always been a team-building affair. Employees exchange ideas, share best practices and, for four days, have some fun. Then, two years ago, the "Western Regions" conference went over the top. More Federal Headlines Your opinions on staff reductions GSA scandal sheds light on small business contracting fraud Buyer's remorse for Obama? The Federal Coach: Naval leadership The Federal Eye New GSA chief pledges swift curbs on conference, travel Congress will investigate GSA scandal Share your federal conference stories Federal Diary GSA got the memo, but it was too late Joe Davidson COLUMN | The inspector general's report cost administrator Johnson and two other top officials their jobs. Congress will investigate scandal A PSA from the GSA Scandal sheds light on contracting fraud Cutting staff could cut into efficiency, some say GSA conference went 'over the top' Federal question of the week Are government conferences being portrayed unfairly? Do you see ways to trim conference expenses in your agency? On Leadership A PSA regarding the GSA Jena McGregor May the recent GSA resignations serve as warning to all leaders considering lame training conferences. GSA chief resigns amid spending reports Federal Player of the Week Helping low-income Americans find jobs The Partnership for Public Service The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may be best known for its housing programs, but it also is deeply involved in helping low income Americans get opportunities for job training and employment. The voting database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy