Government Executive Vol. 38 No.4
March 15, 2006
FEATURES
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Riding Herd
Government's turning to industry not just to round up players for huge projects, but to honcho them, too.
By Beth Dickey
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Topping Off
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve keeps foreign oil suppliers from putting the United States over a barrel.
By Katherine McIntire Peters
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Getting an Earful
The fight over domestic intelligence surveillance is more about legal loopholes than illegal listening.
By Jason Vest
NEWS+ANALYSIS
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Gambling on Reorganization
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff rolls the dice on disaster preparedness on the eve of hurricane season. By Chris Strohm
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Leading the Charge
GSA won't divulge specifics, but contractors expect changes in the government's SmartPay program. By Kimberly Palmer
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Numbers Game
The IT budget proposal contains modest increases, but it might understate spending. By David Perera
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Gilded Awards
Alaska Native corporations land no-bid contracts worth up to $700 million as scrutiny over 8(a) status mounts. By Kimberly Palmer
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Dicey Diplomacy
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's pro-democracy push in radical countries rattles Foreign Service ranks. By Justin Rood
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Leadership Profile
The Player
Lifelong civil servant takes on high-profile challenge to run GSA's new procurement services organization. By David Perera
ADVICE+DISSENT
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Managing Technology
FISMA Fizzles
A law meant to boost federal cybersecurity might be pressuring agencies to just shuffle paper. By David Perera
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Management Matters
Forget About Perks
Federal executives should seek no greater reward than honest, humble service. By Brian Friel
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Viewpoint
Three Keys to Change
Reform efforts can't get off the ground without a clear cause, supporters and a plan. By David M. Walker
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Editor's Notebook
What role do the blabbermouths play in this administration?
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Letters
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The Buzz
NASA's Red Planet capital investment; meals, ready to sell; and who knew?
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Outlook
Can a university be sued for failing to promote federal service? By Tom Shoop
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