Government Executive : Vol. 39 No. 5 (4/1/07)

Government Executive April 1, 2007

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FEATURES

  • Vast Expanse
    Concerns mount about the latest effort to control U.S. borders.
    By Zack Phillips

  • Back to Iraq
    A hardened Army 3rd Infantry Division prepares for an unprecedented third combat tour.
    By Greg Grant
  • Tripped Up
    Close scrutiny and tough rules slow down interagency contracting shops.
    By David Perera

NEWS+ANALYSIS

  • Culture Club
    The Marine Corps aims to add cultural knowledge to its arsenal. By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • Closing Loopholes
    Two exceptions to the burdensome federal hiring process could disappear. By Karen Rutzick

  • Raptor's Roost
    The Air Force's premier fighter makes its overseas debut, but there's a hitch. By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • Loud and Clear
    Homeland Security's Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson answers to his employees. By Karen Rutzick

ADVICE+DISSENT

  • Managing Technology

    Walking the Talk
    Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires more than just new technology. By David Perera and Jonathan Marino

  • Managing Matters

    Sticking Around
    Retirement surge and empty pipeline fears mostly are unfounded. By Brian Friel

  • Intelligence File

    The Success of Failure
    There's a reason people keep making the same mistakes. By Shane Harris

  • Viewpoint

    By the Numbers
    ATF uses statistics to pump up its crime-fighting skills. By John A. Torres

  • Viewpoint

    Working Across Boundaries
    Using a common blueprint, the Navy learns lessons in the art of IT strategy. By William W. Casey

  • Political World

    Immigration Redux
    Case of imprisoned Border Control agents returns issue to forefront. By Charles Mahtesian

IN EVERY ISSUE

  • Editor's Notebook
    Agencies outsource more and more work that is vital to core missions.

  • The Buzz
    Leaders and managers; thinking inside the box; clearing the clearance clog.
  • Outlook
    Agencies are paying the price for keeping more information hidden from public view. By Tom Shoop

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