Government Executive - Authors - John Aloysius Farrellhttp://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 20 Nov 2012 17:14:09 -0500Analysis: Rudman's passing reminds senators of what they can behttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/analysis-rudmans-passing-reminds-senators-what-they-can-be/59674/Senator served in an era when independence, intelligence, and integrity were the qualities of a great senator.John Aloysius FarrellTue, 20 Nov 2012 17:14:09 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/analysis-rudmans-passing-reminds-senators-what-they-can-be/59674/OversightLawrence Jackson/AP file photoStudy forecasts more polarization in new Congresshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/study-forecasts-more-polarization-new-congress/59292/Incoming House will have the lowest number of competitive seats in more than 40 years.John Aloysius Farrell, National JournalTue, 06 Nov 2012 08:45:55 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/study-forecasts-more-polarization-new-congress/59292/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/AP Analysis: The legend of Simpson-Bowleshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/analysis-legend-simpson-bowles/57493/An updated deficit-reduction plan may be unveiled after the election.Nancy Cook and John Aloysius Farrell, National JournalFri, 17 Aug 2012 11:42:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/08/analysis-legend-simpson-bowles/57493/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/APJustice Scalia: Guns may be regulatedhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/justice-scalia-guns-may-be-regulated/57072/Legal precedents from the days of the Founding Fathers have banned frightening weapons, he says.John Aloysius Farrell, National JournalMon, 30 Jul 2012 08:54:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/justice-scalia-guns-may-be-regulated/57072/OversightAntonin Scalia said gun control "will have to be decided in future cases." Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP Ron Paul: No federal financial aid for tornado victimshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/03/ron-paul-no-federal-financial-aid-tornado-victims/41372/GOP candidate sees a role for the National Guard after disasters, but says FEMA's involvement causes 'frustration and anger.'John Aloysius Farrell, National JournalMon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/03/ron-paul-no-federal-financial-aid-tornado-victims/41372/OversightResidents assess tornado damage in Holton, Ind.Ernest Coleman/AP Our polarized Congress: Divided we standhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/our-polarized-congress-divided-we-stand/41287/National Journal's annual vote rankings show the depth and bitterness of the country's political divisions.John Aloysius Farrell, National JournalFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:25:20 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/02/our-polarized-congress-divided-we-stand/41287/OversightEvan Vucci/AP file photo