Political World

What’s in a Name?

Democrats recast committee titles to signal a new era.

Editor's Notebook

New Face Online

The debut of the brand-new GovernmentExecutive.com.

In Every Issue

The Buzz

An army of pentathletes, nailing down anti-terror solutions and gruesome epistles from The Bishop.

Outlook

People Problem

Government’s personnel issues are more complicated than they look.

News

Help Wanted: War Czar

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Boosting the Uniform Allowance

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A Long Line of CIA Authors

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Online filing of patent applications surpasses targets

More new patent applications are being filed electronically each week than through the traditional paper process.

News

Senate gears up to debate FDA drug safety system

Many agree that additional drug safety surveillance is needed, but design of system has watchdog groups concerned.

Defense

Chemical industry prepares for another fight over security language

Supplemental war spending bill headed to President Bush's desk contains provision that would allow states to go beyond federal chemical security rules.

Defense

Union official, FEMA clash over morale issues

Labor leader seeks congressional "rescue" of agency; FEMA spokesman calls statements "worthless."

Defense

Senators to meet on immigration reform

Core issues, such as whether illegal immigrants can earn citizenship without leaving the country, still under discussion.

Defense

Iraq reconstruction projects fall back into disrepair

Funding, project management agencies say they have no authority to help Iraqis operate new equipment and maintain refurbished buildings.

Defense

Pentagon, State struggle to define nation-building roles

As the Pentagon moves to fill short-term gaps, it is pushing to get civilian agencies the money and authorizations they need.

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No Thanks

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Non-Speculative Speculation

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