Federal Insider: A congressman gets ripped over spending

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, May 02, 2012 News from the Fed Page Rep. Aaron Schock gets ripped over spending Al Kamen A watchdog group doesn't like what it sees in the congressman's spending, though it's perfectly legal, Al Kamen's In the Loop reports. More Federal Headlines Social Security benefit statements now available online Many don't understand TSP feature, poll finds Wal-Mart to pay $4.8 million in back wages The Federal Eye Interior moving to the cloud Personnel chief John Berry to speak at six commencements Would higher retirement contributions limit your savings? | #FedBuzz Federal Diary Award winners save federal government billions Joe Davidson With so much news about federal employees on the wild at a casino hotel outside Las Vegas and with prostitutes in Colombia, it's a pleasure to learn about public servants — Presidential Distinguished Rank Award winners — who are more reflective of the whole. Federal question of the week If you are forced to contribute more toward retirement benefits, will you cut back on your investments in the Thrift Savings Plan? On Leadership Leadership rankings for federal agencies A look at 20 agencies with the highest leadership scores. The best places to work in government Managing stress in the federal workplace Lower marks for federal leaders Federal Player of the Week Putting the science behind FDA's tobacco regulation The Partnership for Public Service The law giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products requires that it base decisions on science. Leading this ambitious effort is David Ashley, the science director of the FDA's Center's for Tobacco Products. 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