News
State officials push for overhaul of infrastructure
Executives urge more private sector investment to rebuild roads and bridges.
Oversight
Gustav response highlights Army’s improvement in disaster communications
The service has turned to mobile command vehicles built from the ground up to coordinate better with first responders in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
News
Web sites of both presidential candidates fail to connect with users
Two recent studies say online sites of McCain, Obama are difficult to navigate and confusing to voters.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FAA lacks detailed plan for overhaul of tri-state airspace
It's unclear whether the project can be finished on time and within budget, GAO says .
Defense
Army engineers pleased with New Orleans levee performance so far
The Corps is committed to providing 100-year level flood protection by 2011.
Defense
Defense moved swiftly to aid in Gustav response
Command post set up at former Air Force Base coordinated military, civilian response efforts.
Pay & Benefits
Small and common stocks top August TSP earnings
Only international investments posted losses last month.
Oversight
Trouble, Trouble, Trouble
The new president will face a multitude of problems, but likely will have a hard time accomplishing more than three or four big things in his first term.
Defense
For GOP, a second chance at disaster management
In New Orleans in April, John McCain vowed that the "terrible and disgraceful" response to Katrina "will never, ever again happen."
Editor's Notebook
New Ballgame
The era when presidential candidates made a big deal of management reform initiatives has come to an end.
News And Analysis
Politics vs. Policy
To improve management at Homeland Security, Congress is urged to streamline oversight.
News And Analysis
Walking the Deck
The military’s top doctor demands accountability, in person and online. Dr. S. Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs, says Defense Secretary Robert Gates provided him with a one-word job description when he took over as the military’s top doctor in April 2007: accountability.
Managing Technology
Keeping Track
Radio frequency technology takes off in the federal world of supply and demand.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
All Contracted Out
The federal acquisition workforce is weary from turmoil.
Features