Government Executive : Vol. 39 No. 11 (7/1/07)

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FEATURES

  • Hard Numbers
    The Government Accountability Office's Ronald Stroman exposes disparities in promotions and performance ratings.
    By Karen Rutzick
  • Watched Cops
    Inspectors general are finding that oversight cuts both ways.
    By Robert Brodsky
  • Playing The Piper
    Businesses wouldn't bite on the last attempt to lure them into biodefense, so the Health and Human Services Department is changing its tune.
    By Zack Phillips
  • Buildup Bluster
    If an Iraq drawdown is nigh, why are we adding 92,000 combat troops to the Army and Marines?
    By Greg Grant

NEWS+ANALYSIS

  • Fields of Dreams
    Burning ethanol made from corn is supposed to reduce our dependence on oil; instead, it's wreaking havoc on agriculture. By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • State of Uncertainty
    Staff shortfalls are undercutting Condoleezza Rice's efforts to transform her agency. By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • Mad About MySpace
    Defense's decision to block popular Web sites pits online buddies against bandwidth. By Bob Brewin

ADVICE+DISSENT

  • Managing Technology

    Patching Holes
    Fixing network vulnerabilities can be easier than you think. By Allan Holmes
  • Management Matters

    Rules Are Cool
    Sometimes it's better to embrace red tape, not cut it. By Brian Friel
  • Intelligence File

    Languishing Linguists
    Why can't 2,000 Arabic speakers get jobs with an intelligence agency? By Shane Harris
  • Political World

    Erasing the Rubber Stamp
    In the 110th Congress, oversight is about more than oversight. By Charles Mahtesian

IN EVERY ISSUE

  • Editor's Notebook
    A reader defines our mission.
  • Letters
  • The Buzz
    High-stakes training, fraud busters and diversity in the Senior Executive Service.
  • Outlook
    Executive awards come under increased scrutiny. By Tom Shoop

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