Managing Technology
Protecting Our Ports
Data devices that plug into computers make many jobs easier, but they can expose networks to attacks.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT:Intelligence File In the Fast Lane
Google, government and Internet of the future.
Features
On The Look Out
If government’s job is to protect the people, it must be able to manage risk—before disaster strikes.
Features
Out in the Cold
Now that Sen. Ted Stevens is out of office, Congress could begin dismantling the contracting preferences for Alaska native corporations.
News And Analysis
In the Line of Fire
Another president wants to weed out managers, but agencies still are reeling from earlier cuts.
News And Analysis
Taking Exception
NTEU chief Colleen Kelley says intern program’s special hiring authority has eroded employee rights.
Editor's Notebook
‘To Publish Challenging Ideas’
Celebrating 40 years of service to the people who serve in government.
In Every Issue
Briefing
Govvies around the globe; home, sweet, homeland security; and branching out.
Perspectives
The Movement for Change
Let’s not forget it’s the civil service that makes “change” happen.
News
From Nextgov.com: E-Verify battle shifts to Senate
Omnibus spending bill would authorize employment verification program through end of fiscal 2009.
News
New oversight committee chairman mounts charm offensive
Rep. Edolphus Towns is working behind the scenes to strike a more bipartisan tone than his predecessor, Rep. Henry Waxman.
News
Private debt collection firms find supporters in Senate
House-passed version of the omnibus spending bill would cut off funds for the program, which is under review at the IRS.
Oversight
Memo questions Los Alamos lab’s control of plutonium
Despite critical deficiencies, Energy gave the contractor that runs the lab a $1.4 million performance award last year.
Oversight