Features
The Reformer
Sen. John McCain’s plans for the federal government are sweeping and broad, but achieving them will require sustained attention to the nitty-gritty.
Defense
How FEMA got ready for its chance at redemption
Since Katrina, veteran emergency manager R. David Paulison has worked to rebuild the agency.
Oversight
Gustav forces changes to GOP convention
McCain puts focus on federal hurricane response rather than celebration of his nomination.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: OMB will require agencies to use Networx
Memo states they must justify by analysis any decision to not switch over to the new telecommunications contract .
Oversight
McCain seeks to make leap from maverick to manager
GOP standard-bearer's plans for the federal government are sweeping, but achieving them will require attention to the nitty-gritty.
Defense
Bush administration vows Gustav response will be different
Preparing before the hurricane hits marks a major divergence from Katrina plans, agency officials say.
Defense
No simple answer from McCain on use of force
Throughout his career, the former Navy pilot has been difficult to pigeonhole on the crucial question of when to deploy U.S. forces.
Oversight
Interior set to issue new military support services contract
National Business Center unit will manage the Military One Source pact, expected to be awarded by the end of the year.
Oversight
Obama calls for end of '20th century bureaucracy'
Democratic nominee’s pledge to make federal programs “work better and cost less” echoes effort launched by President Clinton.
Pay & Benefits
The COLA Factor
Taking cost-of-living allowances into consideration when setting a date to retire.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agencies progress in identifying, consolidating IT infrastructure
But the line of business needs backup systems and disaster recovery plans to avert shut downs, observers say .
News
Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm
Hurricane Gustav could make landfall days after the third anniversary of Katrina, which caught the government off-guard.
Defense
Special TSA force helps secure Democratic convention
A smaller group of screeners will work the Republican convention in Minnesota.
Defense
Next administration will face tough Defense modernization decisions
Diverse threats and aging equipment raise risks and costs, industry group reports.
Defense