News And Analysis

On the Hook

The Justice Department's dogged prosecution of David Safavian has many scratching their heads.

Perspectives

Management’s Next Challenge

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

Features

Steep Climb

With so many pressing issues facing the nation, this transition better go off without a hitch.

Features

On Thin Ice

The Endangered Species Act was created to protect vanishing wildlife, but the law itself faces an uncertain future.

News

Happy Thanksgiving!

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News

SES Gets More Diverse

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News

Remember the Agencies, too!

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News

Thanksgiving Public Service Announcement

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News

The Transition--From 30,000 Feet

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News

Will Clinton Have to Take a Pay Cut?

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Tech

From Nextgov.com: Local technology czar could be headed to Obama administration

Emphasis on portfolio management and transparency has helped the D.C. official make the most of the city's IT budget.

Pay & Benefits

Extra day off after Christmas likely for feds

Presidents often grant a bonus day or half-day of vacation when the holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Oversight

Analysts weigh proposed creation of Federal Health Board

Tom Daschle, in line to become Health and Human Services secretary, floated the idea in a recent book.

Defense

Federal buildings go unwatched

From the November issue of Government Executive : Cutbacks and confusion over building security leave workers wondering who's guarding the doors.

Defense

Federal Protective Service director touts new vision for security

Gary Schenkel says agency responsible for monitoring federal facilities is “cleaning up business from the past.”

News

As new trial looms, questions raised about prosecution of former procurement chief

David Safavian has been in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors for the past five years.

Management

The Stat Approach

Baltimore’s CitiStat holds agencies’ feet to the fire.

News

Sunshine on the Budget

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Tech

From Nextgov.com: USDA reopens Networx competition in response to protest

Two losing vendors spur agency to restart the bidding process .