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Obama’s Deficit Speech As A Word Cloud

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For those of you who want to read it the old fashioned way, here’s President Obama’s full speech:

Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. A week ago today, I sent Congress the American Jobs Act. It’s a plan that will lead to new jobs for teachers, for construction workers, for veterans, and for the unemployed. It will cut taxes for every small business owner and virtually every working man and woman in America. And the proposals in this jobs bill are the kinds that have been supported by Democrats and Republicans in the past. So there shouldn’t be any reason for Congress to drag its feet. They should pass it right away. I’m ready to sign a bill. I’ve got the pens all ready. Keep reading →

 /  Published September 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

GovLoop Helps Thousands Connect to Careers Despite Job Market

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While jobless numbers look bleak, economic reports point to a deeper recession and President Obama pushes a reluctant Congress to pass his jobs plan, thousands of GovLoop members have recently found success launching and advancing their careers through new tools offered by the social network for public sector employees.

GovLoop reports growing participation in free online training programs, resume guidance and a pilot Mentors Program that made more than 50 matches over an eight-week period. Keep reading →

 /  Published September 9, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Federal Agencies Jumping On The Employee Buyout Bandwagon

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One of the great lures of a career in government has been the promise of a relatively certain if not a generous retirement program.

But many federal employees are having to confront an alternative scenario as more than a dozen agencies are now seeking to reduce their payrolls with buyout and early out packages. Keep reading →

 /  Published August 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Keywords In Social Media: A New Way To Find Top Talent

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What benefit does LinkedIn have for federal government employers looking to hire and government employees looking to be hired, either in the private sector or in government?

Plenty. Keep reading →

 /  Published August 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

Federal Agencies Generate Savings And Jobs Using Small Businesses

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Federal contracting officials are currently challenged with meeting their required small business procurement goals. Although the Obama Administration is creating more outreach and contract awareness programs, not every federal contracting official has the ability to locate, educate and guide small businesses on how to successfully secure and continue to grow their business with government contracts.

The federal government has yet to meet its statutory small business procurement goal of 23%. However, in 2010, the federal government managed to reach 22.7%, which translated to nearly $98 billion in federal contracting opportunities for small businesses. Keep reading →

 /  Published August 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Adm. Thad Allen: Separating The Value of Public Service From The Politics

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During my four decades of public service I have worked with many amazing people – some heroes who have risked their lives to save others, some who have risen to the occasion during crises like the Gulf oil spill and Hurricane Katrina, and many who have quietly gone about the business of serving the public with great dedication day-in and day-out. I was born while my father was at sea on a Coast Guard cutter.

In the current political climate and discourse over the national debt, we have done a poor job of distinguishing between the need for fiscal responsibility and the value of public service, which is enduring. Keep reading →

 /  Published July 13, 2011 at 7:15 AM
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