As a federal retiree, I’m directly affected by Washington’s so-called “revolving door” environment.

In short, this refers to those who once worked for the federal government and are now employed in the private sector working on and supporting government programs, sometimes even projects which these people were intimately involved in when they worked for Uncle Sam.

Ethics rules exist to prevent abuses or the appearance of same, as discussed in Jenny Mandel’s article in Government Executive.

However, as Ms. Mandel reports, it’s not always that simple to determine who is violating what law or principle upon reengagement with the bureaucracy.

Are you clear about these rules?  Would you report an abuse, even if the person involved was a recent co-worker?

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