Editor's Notebook

121 Cuts

Is President Obama ready for a budget battle?

Viewpoint

On to Transparency

Agencies already have the tools to take the next step toward data-driven decision-making.

News And Analysis

Border Wars

Turf battles between Justice and Homeland Security are undermining efforts to combat drug trafficking.

News And Analysis

The Price Is Right

Cost estimation is becoming a hot-button topic as the Pentagon tries to keep ballooning contracts in check.

News And Analysis

Security First

Holistic acquisition approach builds in agility to protect networks.

Perspectives

Flu’s Fine Line

What does it take to protect the American public?

Features

Untangling the Recovery

Government gets one more shot at proving it can get the job done.

Features

The Public Eye

Bev Godwin of the White House's new media office sizes up the potential and pitfalls of opening up to citizens online.

Management

What Matters to You?

News

Commenters Explain It All

News

Convenient Transparency

News

Big News of the Day

Defense

Chief expects no change in shipbuilding plan

Head of the Navy's operations says the service is not likely to scale back its ambitions.

Defense

Army to pursue several modernization programs

Pentagon acquisition chief is expected to sign a memo formally killing the vehicle portion of the Future Combat Systems program and separating the project into discrete pieces.

Oversight

Obama’s performance agenda a mix of old and new

Observers applaud administration’s pragmatic and collaborative governance tactics.

Oversight

Unions say recession is sparking federal sector organizing

Heavy workloads and economic uncertainty are prompting increased interest.

Defense

National security cutter approved for classified operations

Centerpiece of Coast Guard's modernization program is deemed fully operational following rigorous inspection program.

News

Analysis: Czars and the Bureaucracy

President Obama’s appointment of designated problem-solvers could be paving the way for 21st century government.

Oversight

From Nextgov.com: Obama raises stakes for cybersecurity

Unveiling results of 60-day review, president says he’ll appoint a cybersecurity czar at the White House.