Government Executive Vol. 38 No.20
SPECIAL FEATURE
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Testing the Wind
Agencies are preparing some big technology deals for 2007, and the Army is leading the charge.
By David Perera
FEATURES
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The Sniff Test
Machines might be able to detect chemicals or explosives in suspicious bags, but dogs also can go anywhere, give comfort or intimidate, and learn.
By Zack Phillips -
Generation Passion
More than money, young acquisition professionals seek a mission.
By Kimberly Palmer
NEWS+ANALYSIS
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Tension Builds in Iraq
Violence, cash shortages and infighting shut down Iraq reconstruction teams. By Greg Grant -
Treading in Gray Areas
Avoiding the appearance of a conflict of interest can be a high wire act. By Kimberly Palmer -
Seeing Spots
Contractors place ads where government buyers will read them. By Kimberly Palmer -
The Vision Thing
With Rumsfeld out, what's next for remaking the military? By Greg Grant -
Future Combat Vehicle Jam
Budget cuts and Stryker's success could further delay new equipment. By Greg Grant
ADVICE+DISSENT
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Managing Technology
E-Government Battle
OMB and Congress clash over funding IT projects. By Daniel Pulliam -
Management Matters
Church and State
How much should federal managers let faith be their guide? By Brian Friel -
Political World
Targeting Bush
Department chiefs can expect rough going on the Hill. By Charles Mahtesian -
Intelligence File
Worldly View
Geospatial agency shifts with the times: buys images, gives them away. By Shane Harris -
Viewpoint
Acquisition Reform
Wartime urgency pulls back the red tape on accelerated projects. By Dov S. Zakheim -
Viewpoint
The Politics Of Technology
Lawmakers must consider the ripple effect of legislation on agencies' IT systems. By Robert N. Charette
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Editor's Notebook
Six days, four countries and 17,000 miles in the life of today's military. -
The Buzz
The game industry and a wall along the border. -
Outlook
Good luck, Democrats: The voters chose you because they want less government and more results. By Tom Shoop