Government Executive - Authors - Alexander Abad-Santoshttp://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 06 May 2013 09:40:45 -0400Benghazi Whistleblowers Set to Testify on Capitol Hillhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/benghazi-whistleblowers-set-testify-capitol-hill/62979/One will claim Hillary Clinton willfully blocked State counterterrorism bureau's involvement on night of attacks.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireMon, 06 May 2013 09:40:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/benghazi-whistleblowers-set-testify-capitol-hill/62979/DefenseFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill on the deadly September attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/APSaturn's Hurricane Is a Super Storm on Steroids, Even for the Solar Systemhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/04/saturns-hurricane-super-storm-steroids-even-solar-system/62884/NASA is showing off a close up of Saturn's mega storm.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/04/saturns-hurricane-super-storm-steroids-even-solar-system/62884/Management - Promising PracticesImage Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSIAmerica's Allies Are Pushing Obama to a Red Line on Syrian Chemical Weaponshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/americas-allies-are-pushing-obama-red-line-syrian-chemical-weapons/62709/Israeli, British and French intelligence official all believe that the Assad regime has used lethal chemical weapons against the Syrian rebels.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireTue, 23 Apr 2013 09:58:29 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/americas-allies-are-pushing-obama-red-line-syrian-chemical-weapons/62709/DefenseSyrian president, Bashar AssadSANA/AP File PhotoPolice Confirm Two Explosions and Casualties at Boston Marathonhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/police-confirm-two-explosions-and-casualties-boston-marathon/62511/Blasts occurred near the finish line.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/police-confirm-two-explosions-and-casualties-boston-marathon/62511/DefenseFirst responders were at the scene Monday.Charles Krupa/APSasha and Malia's Spring Break Will Not Ruin the Republichttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/sasha-and-malias-spring-break-will-not-ruin-republic/62189/Presidents pay for their vacations, taxpayers pay for security.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 29 Mar 2013 16:10:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/03/sasha-and-malias-spring-break-will-not-ruin-republic/62189/OversightAnalysis: The U.S. Flew B-2 Bombers Over Korea Because It Canhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/03/analysis-us-flew-b-2-bombers-over-korea-because-it-can/62139/U.S. is responding to threats made by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireThu, 28 Mar 2013 12:16:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/03/analysis-us-flew-b-2-bombers-over-korea-because-it-can/62139/DefenseNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un rides on a boat.Korean Central News Agency/APJill Kelley finally speaks about Petraeus, Broadwell, and blackmailhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/jill-kelley-finally-speaks-about-petraeus-broadwell-and-blackmail/60784/This is her first interview since the bottom of the David Petreaus scandal fell out.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireTue, 22 Jan 2013 10:57:07 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/jill-kelley-finally-speaks-about-petraeus-broadwell-and-blackmail/60784/DefenseChris O'Meara/Shutterstock.comPresident Obama stumbles over the oath of office againhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/president-obama-stumbles-over-oath-office-again/60779/President and chief justice can't seem to get the tradition quite right.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireMon, 21 Jan 2013 12:59:08 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/president-obama-stumbles-over-oath-office-again/60779/OversightU.S. Air Force swoops in on Algeria plant as terrorists demand hostage swaphttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/us-air-force-swoops-algeria-plant-terrorists-demand-hostage-swap/60758/The Air Force is in the process of evacuating Americans and other individuals.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 18 Jan 2013 12:55:02 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/us-air-force-swoops-algeria-plant-terrorists-demand-hostage-swap/60758/DefenseThe Amenas Gas Field in Algeria, which is jointly operated by BP and Norway's Statoil and Algeria's Sonatrach.DigitalGlobe/APReport: State believes Assad used chemical weapons on Syrian peoplehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/report-state-believes-assad-used-chemical-weapons-syrian-people/60696/Report says Bashar al-Assad used his military forces and poison gas in Homs.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic CitiesWed, 16 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/report-state-believes-assad-used-chemical-weapons-syrian-people/60696/DefenseSANA/APInterior Secretary Ken Salazar is leaving the cabinet in Marchhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/interior-secretary-ken-salazar-leaving-cabinet-march/60693/Salazar's announcement follows the departures of many other cabinet members.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireWed, 16 Jan 2013 09:58:45 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/interior-secretary-ken-salazar-leaving-cabinet-march/60693/OversightUnited States ArmyObama to tap Kerry as secretary of Statehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/obama-tap-kerry-secretary-state/60316/Appointment has been anticipated since Susan Rice withdrew her name.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 21 Dec 2012 10:53:45 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/12/obama-tap-kerry-secretary-state/60316/ManagementJ. Scott Applewhite/APGun Buyback Programs Are Thriving Like Never Before After Newtownhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/12/gun-buyback-programs-are-thriving-never-after-newtown/60259/Camden County, New Jersey, one of the most dangerous places in America, is experiencing what's being called an instant gun-buyback boom.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireWed, 19 Dec 2012 10:45:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/12/gun-buyback-programs-are-thriving-never-after-newtown/60259/Management - Promising PracticesImage via Drue T. Overby/Shutterstock.comPetraeus will testify about Benghazi tomorrowhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/petraeus-will-testify-about-benghazi-tomorrow/59513/The former CIA director will appear at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing ThursdayAlexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireWed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/petraeus-will-testify-about-benghazi-tomorrow/59513/OversightCliff Owen/AP File PhotoLetting gays and lesbians serve openly hasn't hurt the military, study findshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/letting-gays-and-lesbians-serve-openly-hasnt-hurt-military-study-finds/57975/Report finds repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell has had no negative impact on "cohesion, recruitment, retention, assaults, harassment or morale."Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireMon, 10 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/letting-gays-and-lesbians-serve-openly-hasnt-hurt-military-study-finds/57975/DefenseJeff Chiu/AP Pentagon shares non-disclosure agreement Navy SEALs signhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/pentagon-shares-non-disclosure-agreement-navy-seals-sign/57939/Latest development in fight with author of bin Laden raid tell-all.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 07 Sep 2012 10:41:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/pentagon-shares-non-disclosure-agreement-navy-seals-sign/57939/DefenseThis book cover ima, ... ]AP photoHillary Clinton targeted in anti-U.S. Chinese editorials http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/hillary-clinton-targeted-anti-us-chinese-editorials/57843/The Secretary of State arrived in China Tuesday in what could be her last overseas trip.Alexander Abad-SantosTue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/hillary-clinton-targeted-anti-us-chinese-editorials/57843/ManagementHillary Clinton met with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing Tuesday.Jim Watson/APObama grades his first term: Incompletehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/obama-grades-his-first-term-incomplete/57839/Just in time for the first day of school, we're treated to the talk of grading Obama's first term as president.Alexander Abad-SantosTue, 04 Sep 2012 13:19:49 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/obama-grades-his-first-term-incomplete/57839/OversightTampa mayor has no problem calling off Republican Conventionhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/tampa-mayor-has-no-problem-calling-republican-convention/57592/Soon-to-be Hurricane Isaac threatens the event.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireWed, 22 Aug 2012 14:23:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/tampa-mayor-has-no-problem-calling-republican-convention/57592/ManagementA senior hurricane specialist tracks Tropical Storm Isaac at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.Alan Diaz/AP31 female victims and counting in Air Force sexual assault scandalhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/31-female-victims-and-counting-air-force-sexual-assault-scandal/56528/Growing scandal casts doubt on service's selection process for male instructors.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 29 Jun 2012 09:32:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/31-female-victims-and-counting-air-force-sexual-assault-scandal/56528/DefenseMichelle Obama's Pinterest page is surprisingly personal http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/06/michelle-obamas-pinterest-page-surprisingly-personal/56239/The '-mo' signature tells you which pins the first lady personally posts.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireWed, 13 Jun 2012 10:28:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/06/michelle-obamas-pinterest-page-surprisingly-personal/56239/TechnologyJae C. Hong/APSuicide has killed more troops than the war in Afghanistan this yearhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/suicide-has-killed-more-troops-war-afghanistan-year/56169/154 troops have committed suicide so far this year.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireFri, 08 Jun 2012 10:28:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/suicide-has-killed-more-troops-war-afghanistan-year/56169/DefenseJacquelyn Martin/APThis week's Al Qaeda no. 2 killed by U.S. dronehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/weeks-al-qaeda-no-2-killed-us-drone/56085/Another U.S. strike may have killed Abu Yahya al-Libi, according to officials in Pakistan.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireTue, 05 Jun 2012 11:20:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/weeks-al-qaeda-no-2-killed-us-drone/56085/DefenseSecret Service's sex scandal history just got a little less secrethttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/secret-services-sex-scandal-history-just-got-little-less-secret/55419/Agency reportedly investigating El Salvador prostitution incident.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireThu, 26 Apr 2012 12:48:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/secret-services-sex-scandal-history-just-got-little-less-secret/55419/DefenseCharles Dharapak/AP file photoReturning troops get into more traffic accidents, group sayshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/returning-troops-get-more-traffic-accidents/55369/Car wrecks more likely in the six months after deployment.Alexander Abad-Santos, Atlantic WireTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:28:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/returning-troops-get-more-traffic-accidents/55369/DefensePaul Sakuma/AP