Features
On The Look Out
If government’s job is to protect the people, it must be able to manage risk—before disaster strikes.
Features
Out in the Cold
Now that Sen. Ted Stevens is out of office, Congress could begin dismantling the contracting preferences for Alaska native corporations.
News And Analysis
In the Line of Fire
Another president wants to weed out managers, but agencies still are reeling from earlier cuts.
News And Analysis
Taking Exception
NTEU chief Colleen Kelley says intern program’s special hiring authority has eroded employee rights.
Editor's Notebook
‘To Publish Challenging Ideas’
Celebrating 40 years of service to the people who serve in government.
In Every Issue
Briefing
Govvies around the globe; home, sweet, homeland security; and branching out.
Perspectives
The Movement for Change
Let’s not forget it’s the civil service that makes “change” happen.
News
From Nextgov.com: E-Verify battle shifts to Senate
Omnibus spending bill would authorize employment verification program through end of fiscal 2009.
News
New oversight committee chairman mounts charm offensive
Rep. Edolphus Towns is working behind the scenes to strike a more bipartisan tone than his predecessor, Rep. Henry Waxman.
News
Private debt collection firms find supporters in Senate
House-passed version of the omnibus spending bill would cut off funds for the program, which is under review at the IRS.
Oversight
Memo questions Los Alamos lab’s control of plutonium
Despite critical deficiencies, Energy gave the contractor that runs the lab a $1.4 million performance award last year.
Oversight
Paper outlines practical steps to improve contracting
Suggestions include giving chief acquisition officers more authority and creating business councils.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers prod agencies to address veterinarian shortage
Congressional hearing comes on the heels of a GAO report that concluded the lack of vets hinders federal response to public health threats.
Defense
Pentagon IG details waste in military contracts
One contractor charged $998,798 to ship two flat washers worth 19 cents each.
Defense