http://www.govexec.comen-usThu, 09 May 2013 16:16:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/heading-coming-retirement-disaster/63085/Half of Californians are on track to retire in or near poverty. A new retirement plan model could change that.Sophie Quinton, National JournalThu, 09 May 2013 16:16:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/heading-coming-retirement-disaster/63085/Pay & BenefitsTimmary/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/how-write-poetry-history/60747/The bard of Obama’s 2009 inaugural says poetry fits the occasion.Sophie QuintonThu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/01/how-write-poetry-history/60747/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/winners-and-losers-fiscal-cliff-deal/60411/Middle-class taxpayers dodge hikes, but those hoping for a grand bargain are disappointed.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 01 Jan 2013 23:24:17 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/01/winners-and-losers-fiscal-cliff-deal/60411/OversightSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was a key dealmaker in the fiscal cliff negotiations.Alex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/obama-wants-recommendations-new-gun-task-force-next-month/60266/President urges Congress to move quickly on tightening restrictions.Sophie Quinton, National JournalWed, 19 Dec 2012 12:59:47 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/obama-wants-recommendations-new-gun-task-force-next-month/60266/OversightSascha Burkard\Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/white-house-gop-were-waiting-realistic-revenue-raising-proposal/59739/Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 27 Nov 2012 09:07:14 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/white-house-gop-were-waiting-realistic-revenue-raising-proposal/59739/Oversight"Math tells us that you can't get the kind of balanced approach that you need without having rates be part of the equation," White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday.Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/11/obama-biographers-president-thinks-writer/59602/That's not always a good thing.Sophie Quinton, The AtlanticFri, 16 Nov 2012 16:29:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2012/11/obama-biographers-president-thinks-writer/59602/Management - Promising PracticesPhoto by Mark Michelihttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/key-gop-senators-vow-oppose-susan-rice-secretary-state/59516/John McCain says he'd block her; Lindsey Graham doesn't trust her.Sophie QuintonWed, 14 Nov 2012 12:10:07 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/key-gop-senators-vow-oppose-susan-rice-secretary-state/59516/OversightBebeto Matthews/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/tough-road-debt-deal-even-community-organizer-chief/59469/Deal-making in a deeply divided Congress requires negotiating with party leaders in the House and Senate.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 13 Nov 2012 09:48:04 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/tough-road-debt-deal-even-community-organizer-chief/59469/OversightSusan Walsh/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/11/obamas-cabinet-six-seats-likely-change/59374/State, Treasury, Defense, Energy, Transportation and Commerce could see new secretaries.Sophie QuintonThu, 08 Nov 2012 13:06:02 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/11/obamas-cabinet-six-seats-likely-change/59374/ManagementSecretary of State Hillary Clinton is the most high-profile of the Cabinet members likely to step down.Saul Loeb/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/top-10-democratic-presidential-contenders-2016/59308/Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden are among the possible contenders.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 06 Nov 2012 14:16:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/top-10-democratic-presidential-contenders-2016/59308/OversightSecretary of State Hillary ClintonKevin Lamarque/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/top-10-republican-presidential-contenders-2016/59305/The party has a deep bench if Mitt Romney doesn't win.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 06 Nov 2012 14:02:22 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/11/top-10-republican-presidential-contenders-2016/59305/OversightNew Jersey Gov. Chris ChristieMel Evans/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/bully-pulpit-wont-help-obama-get-grand-bargain/59084/In fact, it might hurt his chances.Sophie Quinton, National JournalMon, 29 Oct 2012 09:42:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/10/bully-pulpit-wont-help-obama-get-grand-bargain/59084/OversightPablo Martinez Monsivais/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/obama-debate-partner-couldnt-have-been-mitt-romney/58588/President also jabs Romney's promise to cut funding for Sesame Street.Sophie Quinton, National JournalThu, 04 Oct 2012 14:05:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/10/obama-debate-partner-couldnt-have-been-mitt-romney/58588/ManagementObama spoke at a Colorado rally Thursday.Pablo Martinez Monsivais/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/legal-questions-dog-administration-officials-campaign-trail/58278/Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ recent violation of the Hatch Act shows issues with politics.Sophie Quinton, National JournalFri, 21 Sep 2012 14:30:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/09/legal-questions-dog-administration-officials-campaign-trail/58278/ManagementHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen SebeliusCharles Dharapak/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/attack-us-consulate-libya-was-work-terrorists-white-house-says/58262/Press secretary says attack was the result of 'opportunism.'Sophie QuintonThu, 20 Sep 2012 17:56:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/attack-us-consulate-libya-was-work-terrorists-white-house-says/58262/DefenseLibyans and Americans gather in front of the U.S. consulate gate to pay their respect to the victims of the attack on the U.S. consulate, in Benghazi, Libya.Mohammad Hannon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/veterans-obama-plays-long-game/58121/Focus on the military at the convention could pay off down the road.Sophie Quinton, National JournalFri, 14 Sep 2012 13:25:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/09/veterans-obama-plays-long-game/58121/DefenseObama meets with veterans at an event in 2010.Pete Souza/White Househttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/08/obama-concerned-about-attacks-afghan-troops/57530/Steps are being taken to reduce the killings, president says.Sophie Quinton, National JournalMon, 20 Aug 2012 14:56:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/08/obama-concerned-about-attacks-afghan-troops/57530/DefenseErik de Castro/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/obama-says-hes-awed-us-womens-gymnastics-team/57167/President says he could not walk across a balance beam.Sophie Quinton, National JournalWed, 01 Aug 2012 17:09:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/obama-says-hes-awed-us-womens-gymnastics-team/57167/OversightU.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas performs on the balance beam at the 2012 Summer Olympics.Julie Jacobson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/who-are-those-people-standing-behind-obama/56795/In the age of television, the president often gives speeches against a human backdrop.Sophie Quinton, National JournalMon, 16 Jul 2012 11:03:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/who-are-those-people-standing-behind-obama/56795/ManagementBarack Obama speaks about the "Community College to Career Fund" in February at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Va. Charles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/obama-call-partial-extension-bush-era-tax-cuts/56672/The president seeks to re-up break for those earning less than $250,000 a year.Sophie Quinton, National JournalMon, 09 Jul 2012 08:43:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/07/obama-call-partial-extension-bush-era-tax-cuts/56672/ManagementWhite House photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/obama-forcefully-rejects-white-house-leaking-charges/56172/President takes offense at claims his administration leaked classified information to look tough.Sophie Quinton, National JournalFri, 08 Jun 2012 11:41:06 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/obama-forcefully-rejects-white-house-leaking-charges/56172/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/good-will-and-tears-bush-portrait-unveiling/56022/Michelle Obama promises George W. that, in an emergency, she'll protect his portrait.Sophie Quinton, National JournalThu, 31 May 2012 17:37:09 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/good-will-and-tears-bush-portrait-unveiling/56022/ManagementCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/obama-refuses-allow-debt-ceiling-fight-meets-boehner/55778/House speaker's office calls the lunch 'friendly.'Sophie Quinton, National JournalWed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/05/obama-refuses-allow-debt-ceiling-fight-meets-boehner/55778/OversightPablo Martinez Monsivais/AP http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/obama-releases-familiar-do-list-congress/55641/Tax incentives that promote insourcing and clean energy among the proposals.Sophie Quinton, National JournalTue, 08 May 2012 17:34:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/obama-releases-familiar-do-list-congress/55641/ManagementManuel Balce Ceneta/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/white-house-defends-its-approach-north-korea/41775/Missile launch does not mean the Obama administration's effort to engage Pyongyang has failed, official says.Sophie Quinton, National JournalFri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/04/white-house-defends-its-approach-north-korea/41775/DefenseNg Han Guan/AP