Zients Confirmed

By Robert Brodsky

The Senate on Friday confirmed management consultant and entrepreneur Jeff Zients to be the deputy director of management at the Office of Management and Budget. Zients will also serve as government's first chief performance officer.

"He's a proven leader who has an impressive record of success everywhere he's worked," wrote OMB Director Peter Orszag on his agency blog Friday. "And now, with the Senate's approval, he's ready to bring his talents to public service."