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Who's in Charge of Alien Response?

It's not clear who's responsible for managing an extraterrestrial encounter.

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Joint Chiefs Chair to Military: Stay Out of Politics

Gen. Martin Dempsey speaks out forcefully for the principle of political neutrality.

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Hiring Vets as Cops

For these federally funded positions, only veterans need apply.

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The IRS, Churches and Politics

Agency enforcement of policies against electioneering by pastors halted three years ago.

Management

Park ranger dies in Mount Rainier rescue

Nick Hall had come to the aid of injured climbers who had fallen into a crevasse.

Management

Despite challenges, Trump and GSA still a team

Agency has rejected protest of deal to redevelop Old Post Office in downtown Washington.

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Is Government Cool Yet?

Remember when then-presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged to "make government cool again"?

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Partying With G. Gordon Liddy

From Watergate conspirator to Washington insider, all in one edition of a newspaper.

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Video: Ray Bradbury at NASA

Video shows the science fiction writer, who died Tuesday, at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Management

AFGE president decides against reelection run

John Gage has been with the largest federal employee union since 1977.

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National Anthem: The Boss Edition

Americans favor Bruce Springsteen to write a tune to replace "Star-Spangled Banner."

Editor's Notebook

Open and Shut

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

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Do Americans Have a Secret Love Affair With Big Government?

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

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Raising Record Funds to Give Sick Kids a Home

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

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$100 Million a Year to Dead Retirees?

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

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One Little Letter, a World of Difference

Program for public policy school graduates omits one crucial character.