Management

Unplugged

Wireless technology can improve insight into an agency's supply chain, if done right.

Management

Role Model

In building a high-performance government, President Obama has rejected a “do as I say” approach for one of “do as I do.”

Management

For Good Measure

Picking up where the Bush team left off in setting up meaningful performance metrics.

Management

Continuous Unimprovement

Widespread gaps in federal building security show the need for continuous measurement and improvement.

Management

KBR shut out of logistics work in Afghanistan

Democratic senator says award decision could signal the Army is taking flaws in contractors’ past performance more seriously.

Management

Panel lightly trims Labor-HHS spending bill

House subcommittee shaves $52 million from President Obama's request.

Management

Farm Service Agency has new boss after dairyman's exit

Jonathan Coppess takes over three days after leader appointed in April quit, saying the job was not what he expected.

Defense

Union head: Border is far from secure

T.J. Bonner disputes claims from Obama administration that the U.S. and Mexican governments are gaining the upper hand in the battle against drug cartels.

Defense

Veto threat made on intelligence bill

The White House objects to a provision that would increase the number of lawmakers who can be briefed on secret CIA activities.

Management

Top NASA picks on a glide path toward their jobs

Nominee to lead the space agency says it needs to build on its investments in the International Space Station.

Defense

From Nextgov.com: Social media could frustrate diplomatic efforts, online researchers say

Specialists struggle to offer effective ways for State to leverage new media networks to engage citizens and officials abroad.