http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 21 May 2013 12:12:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/sequestration-hits-disaster-assistance-weather-detection-spending/63371/Cuts to the FEMA and other federal programs could prove tricky.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalTue, 21 May 2013 12:12:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/sequestration-hits-disaster-assistance-weather-detection-spending/63371/ManagementNOAA satellite image taken Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, shows superstorm Sandy slowly moving westward.NOAA/APhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/irs-scandal-ablaze-how-does-special-prosecutor-thing-work/63185/An explainer of how Eric Holder could appoint someone to pursue the case.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalWed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/irs-scandal-ablaze-how-does-special-prosecutor-thing-work/63185/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/obamas-new-commerce-secretary-billionaire-chicago-hotel-magnate/62964/Penny Pritzker, a longtime Obama friend and donor, is an heir to Hyatt Hotels.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalFri, 03 May 2013 12:11:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/obamas-new-commerce-secretary-billionaire-chicago-hotel-magnate/62964/OversightPenny Pritzker, Obama's nominee for Commerce SecretaryCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/04/what-you-need-know-about-obama-transportation-pick-anthony-foxx/62864/Charlotte, N.C., mayor tapped to replace Ray LaHood.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:54:29 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/04/what-you-need-know-about-obama-transportation-pick-anthony-foxx/62864/ManagementJ. Scott Applewhite/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/will-boston-marathon-bombing-suspect-get-death-penalty/62814/Former prosecutors weigh in on legal strategy.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:20:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/will-boston-marathon-bombing-suspect-get-death-penalty/62814/DefenseBob Leonard/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/soft-targets-remain-vulnerable-terrorist-attacks/62678/Attention will eventually turn to how to prevent another attack like the marathon bombings.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalFri, 19 Apr 2013 17:44:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/soft-targets-remain-vulnerable-terrorist-attacks/62678/Defensehxdbzxy/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/experts-antigovernment-groups-probably-not-behind-boston-bombings/62585/The case doesn't fit with previous attacks from Patriot Movement types.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalWed, 17 Apr 2013 11:03:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/experts-antigovernment-groups-probably-not-behind-boston-bombings/62585/DefenseJulio Cortez/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/03/art-denying-cabinet-rumors/61809/Jay Carney bats away questions about potential nominees with an oft-repeated phrase.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalTue, 12 Mar 2013 09:00:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/03/art-denying-cabinet-rumors/61809/ManagementWhite House press secretary Jay Carney talks to reporters during regular press briefings at the White House.Carolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/03/4-most-politically-sensitive-budget-cuts/61640/Once the cuts start to take effect, both the president and the GOP could face blowback.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 04 Mar 2013 09:28:05 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/03/4-most-politically-sensitive-budget-cuts/61640/ManagementThe Obama administration has warned that cuts will mean fewer food inspections.Agriculture Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/defense-hagel-would-face-tough-task-day-1-handling-massive-spending-cuts/61511/Hagel is likely to get confirmed on Tuesday.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 25 Feb 2013 17:27:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/defense-hagel-would-face-tough-task-day-1-handling-massive-spending-cuts/61511/DefenseJ. Scott Applewhite/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/02/if-sequestration-happens-whats-getting-ax/61455/Flight delays, furloughs, military cuts and more.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalThu, 21 Feb 2013 16:31:27 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/02/if-sequestration-happens-whats-getting-ax/61455/Management - Cutting CostsIf sequestration hits, all FAA employees -- including air traffic controllers -- would be furloughed for 11 daysAP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/02/john-kerry-differs-style-not-substance-hillary-clinton/61419/The State secretaries might have more in common than people think.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalWed, 20 Feb 2013 17:46:03 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/02/john-kerry-differs-style-not-substance-hillary-clinton/61419/ManagementSteve Helber/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/fewer-afghan-civilians-are-being-killed-drone-deaths-are-rise/61381/U.N. report calls for a review of the drone strike policy, specifically the criteria that are used to establish the threat of certain targets.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalTue, 19 Feb 2013 15:48:07 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/fewer-afghan-civilians-are-being-killed-drone-deaths-are-rise/61381/DefenseA U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper flies near Kandahar in 2009.Defense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/chuck-hagels-independent-streak-backfires/61028/Defense nominee's hearing brings up the old comments.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalFri, 01 Feb 2013 08:19:17 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/02/chuck-hagels-independent-streak-backfires/61028/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/history-john-kerry-doesnt-want-repeat-secretary-state/60977/John Kerry should hope his time in Foggy Bottom is nothing like that of John Sherman.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalTue, 29 Jan 2013 17:10:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/history-john-kerry-doesnt-want-repeat-secretary-state/60977/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/could-john-kerry-broker-mideast-peace-deal/60933/Observers are not optimistic.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 28 Jan 2013 17:16:46 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/could-john-kerry-broker-mideast-peace-deal/60933/DefenseJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/chuck-hagel-goes-door-door-seeking-senate-support/60910/Defense secretary nominee met with several Democrats last week.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 28 Jan 2013 09:06:28 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/chuck-hagel-goes-door-door-seeking-senate-support/60910/DefenseLauren Victoria Burke/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/john-kerrys-senate-scene-godfather-part-ii/60859/Secretary of State nominee draws inspiration from the film at confirmation hearing.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalThu, 24 Jan 2013 13:45:38 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/john-kerrys-senate-scene-godfather-part-ii/60859/OversightJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/analysis-john-kerry-obamas-diplomat/60842/The secretary of State nominee will appear before lawmakers on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalThu, 24 Jan 2013 08:55:25 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/analysis-john-kerry-obamas-diplomat/60842/ManagementJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/gun-control-steps-include-executive-order-background-checks-new-atf-chief/60705/23 executive actions will accompany legislative requests to reinstate assault weapons ban, limit high-capacity magazines.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalWed, 16 Jan 2013 12:42:56 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/01/gun-control-steps-include-executive-order-background-checks-new-atf-chief/60705/ManagementObama and Biden unveiled the plan Wednesday. Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/why-obamas-white-house-not-episode-west-wing/60688/Real-life Washington is not like the television show The West Wing, no matter how much people wish.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalWed, 16 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/why-obamas-white-house-not-episode-west-wing/60688/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/why-john-brennans-path-cia-easier-four-years-ago/60508/Brennan previously withdrew amid controversy over his service in the George W. Bush administration.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 07 Jan 2013 14:01:38 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/why-john-brennans-path-cia-easier-four-years-ago/60508/DefenseJohn Brennan briefs Barack Obama on national security issues in 2010.White House photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/report-obama-tap-john-brennan-cia-director/60494/Brennan is the president's top counter-terrorism adviser.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 07 Jan 2013 08:19:10 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/01/report-obama-tap-john-brennan-cia-director/60494/DefenseCharles Dharapak/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/12/rice-withdraws-secretary-state-consideration/60155/Obama says he regrets how she was treated, praises her for putting national interests first.Sara Sorcher and Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalThu, 13 Dec 2012 16:39:28 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/12/rice-withdraws-secretary-state-consideration/60155/DefenseU.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan RiceBebeto Matthews/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2012/12/dems-press-republicans-specific-fiscal-plans/59913/Democrats on Sunday said the GOP needs to put forth specific plans to solve the problem.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalMon, 03 Dec 2012 12:51:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2012/12/dems-press-republicans-specific-fiscal-plans/59913/Management - Cutting Costs