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Ryan: Choosing to Limit Government

GOP vice presidential candidate sketches a vision for dramatically scaling back the federal sector.

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Did Government 'Build That'?

One small business highlighted at the GOP convention relied heavily on federal support.

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The GOP View of Government

What the Republican platform has to say about overhauling the bureaucracy.

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The Most Famous Civilian Federal Employee Ever

Neil Armstrong was a reluctant hero -- just like a lot of other federal employees.

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Romney Backs Pay for Performance

GOP standard-bearer touts performance-based bonuses for managers.

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Best Beer-Related FOIA Ever

Homebrew enthusiasts seek to get their hands on a special White House recipe.

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Video: Sexy NASA

They're NASA, and they know it.

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Pentagon leaders face an unprecedented combination of challenges.

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Romney, Vegas, Business and Government

When it comes to his presidential campaign, Mitt Romney is a company man.

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Ryan launches VP campaign with attack on big government

As House budget chair, he has pushed plans to cut the federal workforce, freeze pay and trim benefits.

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Please Don't Bring Bombs to the Lost and Found

IG reports that Federal Protective Service contract guard used poor judgment when handling improvised explosive device at Detroit federal building.

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Do You Want to Be Told What To Do?

Leadership and the career civil service in times of transition.

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Will Curiosity Kill the Cynicism About Government?

The Mars landing shows government at its best.

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The Tale of the $204,000 Pension

Anecdotes that won't die convince Americans that public servants get cushy retirement deals.