Government Executive - Authors - Katherine McIntire Petershttp://www.govexec.comKatherine Peters leads editorial strategy and operations for <em>Nextgov</em>. She previously was a senior correspondent for <em>Government Executive</em> magazine, where she covered defense, homeland security and energy. Prior to joining <em>Government Executive</em> in 1995, she covered U.S. military operations and training for <em>Army Times</em>. She also worked as a writer and technical editor at both IDC Washington and EDS. She holds a B.A. in English from Elizabethtown College and an M.A. in Journalism from American University.en-usTue, 14 May 2013 21:40:49 -0400Army Investigates Sex Abuse Program Coordinator for Sexual Assaulthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/army-investigates-sex-abuse-program-coordinator-sexual-assault/63168/Senior enlisted soldier at Fort Hood was an equal opportunity advisor.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 14 May 2013 21:40:49 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/army-investigates-sex-abuse-program-coordinator-sexual-assault/63168/DefenseDefense Department file photoHelp Us Celebrate Your Failures. Really.http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/03/help-us-celebrate-your-failures-really/41594/Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 28 Mar 2012 10:35:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2012/03/help-us-celebrate-your-failures-really/41594/News - FedblogPaul Maguire/Shutterstock.com Army to slash thousands of civilian jobs in 2012http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/12/army-to-slash-thousands-of-civilian-jobs-in-2012/35587/The cuts will affect 8,700 positions at 70 locations across 37 states, service says.Katherine McIntire PetersThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/12/army-to-slash-thousands-of-civilian-jobs-in-2012/35587/DefenseMorton Beebe/CORBISMilitary services see innovation as a way to cope with IT budget cutshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/09/military-services-see-innovation-as-a-way-to-cope-with-it-budget-cuts/34897/Advances in thin-client computing and tiered data storage are among the developments that could yield savings , officials say.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/09/military-services-see-innovation-as-a-way-to-cope-with-it-budget-cuts/34897/NewsFacebook Faux Pashttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2011/08/facebook-faux-pas/34508/Feds could use a primer on how to handle sensitive information on social media sites, watchdog says.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2011/08/facebook-faux-pas/34508/Technology - Wired WorkplaceFrom Nextgov: Justice Department CIO Vance Hitch tells staff he will retire in Julyhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/from-nextgov-justice-department-cio-vance-hitch-tells-staff-he-will-retire-in-july/34192/In an email Thursday evening to CIO office staff, Hitch thanked colleagues for their hard work.Katherine McIntire PetersFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/06/from-nextgov-justice-department-cio-vance-hitch-tells-staff-he-will-retire-in-july/34192/NewsTornadoes hamper critical federal operations in Alabamahttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/tornadoes-hamper-critical-federal-operations-in-alabama/33862/Storms wiped out power supply for key agencies that support nuclear reactors, space shuttle launch and battlefield logistics.Katherine McIntire PetersThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/04/tornadoes-hamper-critical-federal-operations-in-alabama/33862/NewsDan Anderson/NewscomDrug cartels seek to exploit corrupt federal agentshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/drug-cartels-seek-to-exploit-corrupt-federal-agents/33753/Homeland Security has enough challenges in border enforcement without officers taking bribes.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2011/04/drug-cartels-seek-to-exploit-corrupt-federal-agents/33753/DefenseAnders Kristensson/CorbisFrom Nextgov.com: Security isn't the only barrier to cloud computinghttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/01/from-nextgovcom-security-isnt-the-only-barrier-to-cloud-computing/33096/Feds cite software licensing, portability and interoperability as major challenges .Katherine McIntire PetersThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2011/01/from-nextgovcom-security-isnt-the-only-barrier-to-cloud-computing/33096/NewsCourt orders Interior to halt plans for e-mail upgradehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/01/court-orders-interior-to-halt-plans-for-e-mail-upgrade/33039/Judge’s decision supports Google’s claim that agency’s request for bids favored Microsoft.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/01/court-orders-interior-to-halt-plans-for-e-mail-upgrade/33039/OversightDefense contracting cuts might be much smaller than predictedhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/defense-contracting-cuts-might-be-much-smaller-than-predicted/32980/Official tells lawmakers reductions would apply narrowly to service support contracts.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/defense-contracting-cuts-might-be-much-smaller-than-predicted/32980/DefenseRep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., applauded the new forecast, but said he remained concerned about the economic impact.Alex Brandon/APManagement challenges stymie hazardous waste cleanuphttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/management-challenges-stymie-hazardous-waste-cleanup/32968/The Energy Department's poor record of overseeing contracts is threatening projects critical to public health and national security.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/12/management-challenges-stymie-hazardous-waste-cleanup/32968/OversightMilitary academies report a 64 percent increase in sexual assault reportshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/military-academies-report-a-64-percent-increase-in-sexual-assault-reports/32942/Defense officials estimate fewer than 10 percent of incidents are actually reported at the academies.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/military-academies-report-a-64-percent-increase-in-sexual-assault-reports/32942/DefenseDefense Logistics Agency relieves key commanderhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/defense-logistics-agency-relieves-key-commander/32928/Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Chambers oversaw troop support contracts worth $14.5 billion.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/12/defense-logistics-agency-relieves-key-commander/32928/DefenseU.S. Air ForceArmy issues revised RFP for ground combat vehiclehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/army-issues-revised-rfp-for-ground-combat-vehicle/32831/Service expects to award contracts in April 2011 to develop new infantry vehicle.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/army-issues-revised-rfp-for-ground-combat-vehicle/32831/DefenseGAO: Uranium Processing Facility faces cost, schedule and technical challengeshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/11/gao-uranium-processing-facility-faces-cost-schedule-and-technical-challenges/32812/Energy is taking steps to reduce risk to project vital to nuclear stockpile management.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/11/gao-uranium-processing-facility-faces-cost-schedule-and-technical-challenges/32812/NewsInterior to expedite permits for offshore wind energyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/interior-to-expedite-permits-for-offshore-wind-energy/32804/Department and state officials will identify Atlantic coast areas most suitable for development.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/11/interior-to-expedite-permits-for-offshore-wind-energy/32804/OversightIG will review BRAC moves in Northern Virginiahttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/ig-will-review-brac-moves-in-northern-virginia/32782/Lawmaker called for examination of Army’s environmental assessment supporting relocation plan.Katherine McIntire PetersFri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/ig-will-review-brac-moves-in-northern-virginia/32782/DefensePanel: DHS assessment of biodefense facility falls shorthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/panel-dhs-assessment-of-biodefense-facility-falls-short/32742/National Research Council says Homeland Security used arbitrary assumptions in evaluating risk.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/11/panel-dhs-assessment-of-biodefense-facility-falls-short/32742/DefenseMergers and Acquisitionshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/10/mergers-and-acquisitions/32605/A new office aims to integrate Homeland Security’s components with improved processes and structures.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/10/mergers-and-acquisitions/32605/Management - Management MattersWhite House issues guidance on greenhouse gas emissionshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/white-house-issues-guidance-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions/32507/Documents address how to handle leased space, exclusions and other complex issues.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/white-house-issues-guidance-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions/32507/OversightICE sets record for deporting illegal immigrantshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/ice-sets-record-for-deporting-illegal-immigrants/32508/Officials say White House’s immigration enforcement record surpasses that of prior administrations.Katherine McIntire PetersWed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/ice-sets-record-for-deporting-illegal-immigrants/32508/DefenseImmigration and Customs EnforcementComing soon: Guidance for creating greenhouse gas inventorieshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/coming-soon-guidance-for-creating-greenhouse-gas-inventories/32499/Under White House sustainability requirements, agencies must detail emissions.Katherine McIntire PetersTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/10/coming-soon-guidance-for-creating-greenhouse-gas-inventories/32499/OversightSoldiers struggle emotionally under stress of warhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/soldiers-struggle-emotionally-under-stress-of-war/32487/After nine years of conflict, the Army is grappling with growing rates of suicide, crime and drug abuse in the ranks.Katherine McIntire PetersMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/soldiers-struggle-emotionally-under-stress-of-war/32487/DefenseMichael Mulvey/ CorbisFinally, Congress approves Coast Guard authorization billhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/finally-congress-approves-coast-guard-authorization-bill/32478/Four years in the making, measure will allow service to proceed with long-sought reorganization.Katherine McIntire PetersFri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/10/finally-congress-approves-coast-guard-authorization-bill/32478/Defense