News And Analysis
Pulling Purse Strings
Treasury sought flexibility for bailout contracts, but did Congress give too long a leash?
Features
Memo to the President-Elect
By now you’ve gotten plenty of input on staffing and policy. Here’s some frank advice on making government work.
Features
Beyond the Shuttle
As NASA makes another giant leap, the agency must shift its workforce to a new mission while safely finishing out the old one.
Oversight
The Obama team: a guide
A comprehensive look at the group of people who will be leading federal agencies in the next administration.
News
ATF: Guns and New Year’s don’t mix
Bureau issues warning against shooting firearms into the sky to ring in 2009.
Oversight
War on pork-barrel spending moves to Obama era
Old battlers against congressional earmarks, including John McCain, vow to renew their efforts.
News
From Nextgov.com: Series of firms win Defense contracts to provide new RFID technology
Procurement will bring competition to an area long dominated by Lockheed Martin subsidiary.
Oversight
High-stakes transition could serve as a model
From the December issue of Government Executive : Officials are taking unprecedented steps to ensure a smooth transfer of power.
Pay & Benefits
GSA cracks down on smoking in and around federal buildings
New rule will shutter indoor smoking rooms; policies will be phased in over six months.
Defense
Border security will loom large for Obama administration
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, the likely chief of Homeland Security, has been a vocal critic of federal efforts.
Pay & Benefits