Magazine

Government Executive Vol. 36 No.14

August 15, 2004

*** /THIS MONTH'S COVER PICTURE ***

FEATURES

The fight against terrorism means big business for these federal contractors.

Mixed Message
The missed call on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction wasn't an intelligence failure. It was a management failure. By Shane Harris
Space Case
NASA team working on return to space flight breaks for UFO investigation. By Beth Dickey
Caught in the Net
Navy and Marine Corps officials are at odds over new network's future. By David McGlinchey
The Happiness Factor
Forget the gross domestic product. How are we feeling? By Denise Kersten

Tech Insider
Mr. Fixit
Karl Reichelt's orders couldn't be clearer: Clean up this mess. By Shane Harris
Management Matters
Leaders Rise Above the Crowd
What trait do you most admire in a leader? By Brian Friel
Public Administration
Distilling Power
Reforming regulation begins with rule-making. By Cornelius M. Kerwin

Editor's Notebook
A career ambassador tells of leadership in crisis.
Letters
The Buzz
Perilous Pentagon projects; an expanded federal hierarchy; technology training; and giving thanks.
Outlook
Don't look for any serious discussion about the size and role of government to emerge from this presidential campaign. By Tom Shoop

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