Magazine

Government Executive Vol. 38 No.20

December 1, 2006

SPECIAL FEATURE

Testing the Wind
Agencies are preparing some big technology deals for 2007, and the Army is leading the charge.
By David Perera

The Sniff Test
Machines might be able to detect chemicals or explosives in suspicious bags, but dogs also can go anywhere, give comfort or intimidate, and learn.
By Zack Phillips
Generation Passion
More than money, young acquisition professionals seek a mission.
By Kimberly Palmer

Tension Builds in Iraq
Violence, cash shortages and infighting shut down Iraq reconstruction teams. By Greg Grant
Treading in Gray Areas
Avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest can be a high wire act. By Kimberly Palmer
Seeing Spots
Contractors place ads where government buyers will read them. By Kimberly Palmer
The Vision Thing
With Rumsfeld out, what's next for remaking the military? By Greg Grant
Future Combat Vehicle Jam
Budget cuts and Stryker's success could further delay new equipment. By Greg Grant

Managing Technology
E-Government Battle
OMB and Congress clash over funding IT projects. By Daniel Pulliam
Management Matters
Church and State
How much should federal managers let faith be their guide? By Brian Friel
Political World
Targeting Bush
Department chiefs can expect rough going on the Hill. By Charles Mahtesian
Intelligence File
Worldly View
Geospatial agency shifts with the times: buys images, gives them away. By Shane Harris
Viewpoint
Acquisition Reform
Wartime urgency pulls back the red tape on accelerated projects. By Dov S. Zakheim
Viewpoint
The Politics Of Technology
Lawmakers must consider the ripple effect of legislation on agencies' IT systems. By Robert N. Charette

Editor's Notebook
Six days, four countries and 17,000 miles in the life of today's military.
The Buzz
The game industry and a wall along the border.
Outlook
Good luck, Democrats: The voters chose you because they want less government and more results. By Tom Shoop

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