http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/Government Executive Editor in Chief Tom Shoop, along with other editors and staff correspondents, look at the federal bureaucracy from the outside in.en-usFri, 27 Sep 2013 15:34:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/09/gore-budget-debt-ceiling-showdown-political-terrorism/70974/"American democracy has been hacked," former vice president says at Brookings Institution.Charles S. ClarkFri, 27 Sep 2013 15:34:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/09/gore-budget-debt-ceiling-showdown-political-terrorism/70974/News - FedblogSarah Scully/GovExec.com file photohttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/09/nasa-will-pay-you-18000-lie-bed-70-days/70684/Experiment aims to help keep astronauts who spend extended time in space healthier.Eric KatzMon, 23 Sep 2013 15:45:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/09/nasa-will-pay-you-18000-lie-bed-70-days/70684/News - FedblogSay hello to your spaceship.bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/two-would-be-governors-very-different-views-feds/69650/Virginia candidates square off on Uncle Sam's role.Charles S. ClarkThu, 29 Aug 2013 14:28:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/two-would-be-governors-very-different-views-feds/69650/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/tell-us-how-you-really-feel-about-workplace-communication/69329/Are your bosses talking to you? And are you getting the message?Tom ShoopFri, 23 Aug 2013 15:39:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/tell-us-how-you-really-feel-about-workplace-communication/69329/News - Fedblogpio3/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/uncle-sam-wants-you-work-your-golf-game/69215/U.S. Army is hiring a 'golf pro' at a Japan base.Eric KatzThu, 22 Aug 2013 16:46:52 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/uncle-sam-wants-you-work-your-golf-game/69215/News - FedblogPhotoXpresshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/when-drinking-job-makes-you-better/69056/In-office imbibing used to be common. Was that true in government, too?Tom ShoopWed, 21 Aug 2013 10:51:07 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/when-drinking-job-makes-you-better/69056/News - FedblogPhotoXpresshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/look-who-was-irs-list/68798/IRS targeted group founded by former GAO chief.Charles S. ClarkThu, 15 Aug 2013 15:58:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/look-who-was-irs-list/68798/News - FedblogDavid Walker, former comptroller generalMark Lennihan/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/furloughed-feds-dont-fall-scam/68666/FTC warns government workers to be wary of offers for 'free' grants.Eric KatzTue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/furloughed-feds-dont-fall-scam/68666/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/furloughed-fed-wins-million-dollar-lottery/68552/Powerball winner will continue to work for the Defense Department.Eric KatzMon, 12 Aug 2013 14:56:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/furloughed-fed-wins-million-dollar-lottery/68552/News - FedblogPowerball numbers are chosen in the drawing at the Florida Lottery in 2012. Phil Sears/APhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/timing-key-coveted-irs-witness/68474/Republicans want to hear from the agency's chief counsel -- when they are ready.Charles S. ClarkFri, 09 Aug 2013 15:21:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/timing-key-coveted-irs-witness/68474/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/video-daily-show-takes-military-sexual-assault/68402/Oliver slams military leaders and praises Obama's response to the issue.Ross GianfortuneFri, 09 Aug 2013 15:21:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/video-daily-show-takes-military-sexual-assault/68402/News - FedblogComedy Centralhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/obama-tonight-show-diplomats-dont-get-enough-credit/68255/The president talks contracting, embassy security and infrastructure with Jay Leno.Ross GianfortuneWed, 07 Aug 2013 11:54:21 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/obama-tonight-show-diplomats-dont-get-enough-credit/68255/News - FedblogObama made his sixth appearance on The Tonight Show and his third as president Tuesday. Jacquelyn Martin/AP http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/should-federal-employees-be-forced-switch-health-insurance/68039/Feds get dragged into debate over implementation of Obamacare.Charles S. ClarkFri, 02 Aug 2013 17:09:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/should-federal-employees-be-forced-switch-health-insurance/68039/News - FedblogPhotoXpresshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/lawmakers-art-rushing-questions-and-awaiting-no-answers/67937/Video evidence that lawmakers are often more interested in asking questions than getting answers.Charles S. ClarkThu, 01 Aug 2013 16:37:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/08/lawmakers-art-rushing-questions-and-awaiting-no-answers/67937/News - FedblogFlickr user thisisbossihttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/highest-performing-federal-office/67838/Would you believe a federal office has been called the most efficient in the world?Tom ShoopWed, 31 Jul 2013 16:44:21 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/highest-performing-federal-office/67838/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/collecting-personal-info-nsa-yes-irs-no/67607/House intelligence chairman defends anti-terrorist data collection.Charles S. ClarkMon, 29 Jul 2013 14:30:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/collecting-personal-info-nsa-yes-irs-no/67607/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/smoking-gun-irs-scandal/67445/Routine photo could help end speculation on whether high-level Washington officials were involved.Charles S. ClarkThu, 25 Jul 2013 14:25:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/smoking-gun-irs-scandal/67445/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/contest-can-you-make-these-bills-rhyme/67286/Tom ShoopTue, 23 Jul 2013 17:26:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/contest-can-you-make-these-bills-rhyme/67286/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/hey-lets-move-federal-employees-detroit/67151/A modest proposal for solving the bankrupt city's financial woes.Tom ShoopMon, 22 Jul 2013 08:37:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/hey-lets-move-federal-employees-detroit/67151/News - FedblogThe remains of an abandoned warehouse stand in Detroit.artcphotos/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/igs-political-journey/67022/George W. Bush appointee addresses Democrats' accusations.Charles S. ClarkThu, 18 Jul 2013 16:50:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/igs-political-journey/67022/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/welcome-new-era-covering-defense/66755/The launch of Defense One.Tom ShoopTue, 16 Jul 2013 09:38:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/welcome-new-era-covering-defense/66755/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/furloughed-fess/66563/Procurement panel takes informal poll.Charles S. ClarkFri, 12 Jul 2013 14:12:28 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/furloughed-fess/66563/News - Fedbloghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/national-park-tries-stop-egg-fryers/66449/'Don’t crack eggs on the sidewalks,' national park tells hikers.Caitlin FairchildThu, 11 Jul 2013 14:15:42 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/national-park-tries-stop-egg-fryers/66449/News - FedblogThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/singin-furlough-blues/66215/Twist on the 1966 classic ‘Monday, Monday’ laments unpaid leave.Kellie LunneyMon, 08 Jul 2013 16:09:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/singin-furlough-blues/66215/News - FedblogYouTubehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/top-5-fake-out-office-messages-furloughed-defense-workers/66197/DoD civilians take to social media to vent frustration with unpaid leave.Eric KatzMon, 08 Jul 2013 16:05:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/07/top-5-fake-out-office-messages-furloughed-defense-workers/66197/News - Fedblogmj007/Shutterstock.com