Open and Shut

Talking past each other in the debate over transparency in government.

• Tom Shoop
• June 1, 2012

Do Americans Have a Secret Love Affair With Big Government?

Those who criticize federal spending may not know exactly what it supports.

• Tom Shoop
• May 29, 2012

Raising Record Funds to Give Sick Kids a Home

Government-industry association raises $838,000 for the Children's Inn at NIH.

• Tom Shoop
• May 24, 2012

$100 Million a Year to Dead Retirees?

That's what OPM investigations show. The agency is working to get the money back.

• Tom Shoop
• May 23, 2012

One Little Letter, a World of Difference

Program for public policy school graduates omits one crucial character.

• Tom Shoop
• May 21, 2012

On Not Noticing What Government Does Well

• Tom Shoop
• May 16, 2012

Romney: Government Isn't the Hero

GOP contender draws sharp contrast between himself on size, role and operations of government.

• Tom Shoop
• May 15, 2012

Happy 150th Birthday, USDA!

The work of its more than 100,000 employees has a tremendous impact on the American economy.

• Tom Shoop
• May 15, 2012

Obama Praises ‘Pride and Passion’ of Public Servants

But Public Service Recognition Week message is more muted than last year.

• Tom Shoop
• May 11, 2012

Government Job Cuts in a Recession: 'Unprecedented'?

President Obama says he's the first president to endure continuing government job cuts during a recession.

• Tom Shoop
• May 10, 2012

Gingrich Abandons Campaign, Not Moon Base Idea

GOP presidential contender says he will "cheerfully" take up the issue as a private citizen.

• Tom Shoop
• May 2, 2012

Zombies in Training at Fish and Wildlife Service

A novel approach to getting in shape for federal employees.

• Tom Shoop
• May 2, 2012

More for the Money

Innovation in government is more important than ever.

• Tom Shoop
• May 1, 2012

GSA and White Tiger Cubs

Jimmy Kimmel aimed a barb at the agency during the White House Correspondents Association dinner.

• Tom Shoop
• April 29, 2012

Union: Romney's Pay Claim 'Ridiculous'

AFGE chief rips presumptive GOP nominee for saying federal employees are paid too much.

• Tom Shoop
• April 26, 2012

Romney rips 'unfairness' of federal pay, benefits

As GOP front-runner closes in on nomination, he says government workers should not make more than average Americans.

• Tom Shoop
• April 25, 2012

Video: Ex-GSA Official Decries 'Witch Hunt'

A 39-year GSA veteran defends the agency -- sort of.

• Tom Shoop
• April 24, 2012

Coolest New Website For Feds

A sneak peek at the redesigned Nextgov.com.

• Tom Shoop
• April 20, 2012

Video: Getting Naked at the Checkpoint

Portland man takes stripped-down approach to TSA screening.

• Tom Shoop
• April 19, 2012

No 'Easy' Tax Day for Lionel Richie

If you think your Tax Day was bad, be glad you didn't get hit with a $1.1 million lien from the IRS.

• Tom Shoop
• April 17, 2012