In Every Issue

Briefing

Papered over; to the letter, global English lesson; explosive fear factor and more.

Editor's Notebook

Facing History

This is no time for slogans or fads.

Perspectives

A New Public Ethos

Is the “greed is good” era coming to an end?

News And Analysis

Tapping Knowledge

Agencies use learning systems to cultivate careers and plug skill gaps.

News And Analysis

Pulling Purse Strings

Treasury sought flexibility for bailout contracts, but did Congress give too long a leash?

Features

Memo to the President-Elect

By now you’ve gotten plenty of input on staffing and policy. Here’s some frank advice on making government work.

Features

Beyond the Shuttle

As NASA makes another giant leap, the agency must shift its workforce to a new mission while safely finishing out the old one.

Oversight

The Obama team: a guide

A comprehensive look at the group of people who will be leading federal agencies in the next administration.

News

ATF: Guns and New Year’s don’t mix

Bureau issues warning against shooting firearms into the sky to ring in 2009.

News

Federal Career Intern Program v. Veterans Preference

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Oversight

War on pork-barrel spending moves to Obama era

Old battlers against congressional earmarks, including John McCain, vow to renew their efforts.

News

Water That Christmas Tree

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News

Not Exactly Lake Wobegon: The Update

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News

Paul Krugman

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News

If You Need Some Fed-Themed Entertainment...

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News

No Sneaking Smokes

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Management

Management's Next Challenge

Broad bromides should give way to a focus on key priorities.

News

Pentagon Appointees Asked to Stay

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News

Contractor Debate Gets Personal

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