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		<title>The Effects of Rotting Apples</title>
		<link>http://www.fedsmith.com/2013/05/01/the-effects-of-rotting-apples/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robbie Kunreuther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The author says that some of the most talented employees in government are looking away from it as a potential employer when they are needed more than ever.]]></description>
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		<title>Furloughs May Result in Already Overworked Feds Being Asked to do More with Less</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mathew B. Tully, Esq.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The author says that due to furloughs from sequestration, it is likely federal employees will be asked to do more with less.]]></description>
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		<title>Telework: Is the End in Sight?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The author discusses the Telework Enhancement Act and says that he believes it has made significant progress towards enhancing telework in government across three key areas.]]></description>
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		<title>House Hearing To Review Federal Employee Health Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A House Oversight subcommittee will debate possible changes to federal employee health benefits in a hearing this week.]]></description>
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		<title>Supreme Court Rules on a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Issue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan McGuire Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has broadened the circumstances under which agency can be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act for so-called "intentional torts" committed by federal law enforcement officers, making those officers less likely to face suits against them in their personal capacity]]></description>
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		<title>Discipline, Behavior, Distractions, and Change</title>
		<link>http://www.fedsmith.com/2013/03/27/discipline-behavior-distractions-and-change/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robbie Kunreuther</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will a person's behavior change when getting a written reprimand? The goal should be to change the undesirable behavior. The author analyzes the disciplinary process and offers suggestions for those who may be involved in a disciplinary situation.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Race Problem&#8221; in the Federal Government? Perceptions Vary</title>
		<link>http://www.fedsmith.com/2013/03/25/race-problem-in-the-federal-government-perceptions-vary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Readers who identify themselves as "Black" essentially agree with the EEOC that they have a tougher time in the federal government than many other employees. Answers from others are diametrically opposed when responding to the same questions.]]></description>
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		<title>African Americans in Government: EEOC Highlights Obstacles</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The EEOC says it worked with "dialogue partners" to identify obstacles to African Americans who work in the federal government. The report identifies seven obstacles.]]></description>
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		<title>What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before Retiring?</title>
		<link>http://www.fedsmith.com/2013/03/14/what-happens-to-your-federal-benefits-if-you-leave-before-retiring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Grobe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The author details what you can expect to happen to your federal benefits if you leave your government job before retiring.]]></description>
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		<title>New Application Process for Administrative Law Judge Openings Requires Additional Written Responses</title>
		<link>http://www.fedsmith.com/2013/03/11/new-application-process-for-administrative-law-judge-openings-requires-additional-written-responses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal government has added requirements to the process of applying for Administrative Law Judge positions. The initial application period for seekers of these sought-after jobs closes on March 15, 2013.]]></description>
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