Causey — Federal Diary Mike Causey covers the ins and outs of the federal workplace in the Federal Diary. This week's columns Archived columns

Congress Voter Participation on the Hill Matches 1995 Record In the late 1960s and early 1970s, members of Congress would skip votes up to 20 percent of the time. Now, voting is in vogue.

In the Loop Al Kamen looks at people and policies inside the federal government every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Special Interests Bill McAllister's Thursday column covers lobbying and its influence on the government. Federal Contracts Information on federal contracts awarded to Washington-area firms.

Federal Internet Guide Government resources, with a weekly spotlight and highlights of major departments. Of special interest:       Links for Federal Workers       Plum Book, pay charts, training       Federal Job Finder       Job listings and other resources       Military Station       News and links for all branches