Defense
Nomination for top Air Force civilian post stalls
Senator intends to put a hold on the nomination because she is concerned Defense officials have failed to recognize the "gravity" of mistakes in their efforts to acquire aerial refueling tankers.
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Purchasing Power
The Air Force buys more electricity from renewable sources than any other federal agency, and it’s in the market for more.
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Building Capacity
The General Services Administration is driving the market for sustainable workplaces.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2009
A guide to picking the perfect day to leave in order to maximize your benefits.
News And Analysis
On Mullen's Mind
The president’s top military adviser reflects on war and bureaucracy.
News And Analysis
Second Chances
A lawmaker is on a mission to convince the government to hire more ex-offenders.
News And Analysis
Prime Time For E-Verify
Contractors will have to check their employees immigration status, but is the system ready?
Viewpoint
Touting Transparency
The Air Force links packets of information to make strategic decisions across the board.
Viewpoint
Across the Divide
Government’s next leaders must strike a balance between civil servants and federal contractors.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Tight-Lipped
In the fog of cyberspace, there is no security in silence.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
The New Open-Door Policy
Get out of your office and see your employees in action.
Managing Technology
Don’t Risk It
Information technology can help agencies meet their most important mission—protecting the public.
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Green Government
From clean-fuel fleets to eco-friendly offices, agencies face myriad challenges in their newest mission—saving the environment.
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Backing Into Conservation
While being eco-friendly isn’t the driving force behind the data center consolidation at VA, it’s turning out to be a big fringe benefit.
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Tracking Greenbacks
Now that a federal program to buy green goods is a reality, Uncle Sam is discovering the difficulty of measuring its results.
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Time for Telework
As fuel prices, traffic and pollution peak, managers are becoming more open to letting employees work from home.
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