Features
The Wizards
Chief financial officers are making real progress in demystifying agency finances.
Defense
Contractors take on expanded role in drug war
While the private sector has long supported federal counter-narcotics programs, the scope of requirements in contract awarded last month is new.
Defense
Nuclear regulatory panel enters critical period without key member
Edward McGaffigan, the commission’s longest-serving member, died last week after a battle with melanoma.
Defense
Pentagon eyes synthetic fuels
House panel to consider investment in technology to convert coal to liquid fuels, which could reduce costs and vulnerabilities of relying on foreign petroleum.
News And Analysis
Grid Hogs
As data centers consume an ever larger share of available electricity, critical operations might be at risk.
Defense
Officer overseeing Iraq reconstruction projects urges patience
Security requirements are making the projects especially challenging, Army Corps official says in interview with Government Executive .
Features
Alternative Future
The Energy Department is under increasing pressure to develop clean and renewable fuel sources.
Features
Big Contracts, Big Problems
Lead systems integrators are in the hot seat as major programs flounder.
News And Analysis
Looking for Leaders
The Army needs more than a few good officers to combat a shortage of captains and majors.
News And Analysis
The Language Corps
The federal government wants to create a pool of linguists for emergencies at home and abroad.
Defense
Homeland Security employees leaving at higher-than-average rate
Executives at the department’s headquarters, TSA and FEMA had the highest departure rates.
Features
Power Play
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission hasn’t licensed a new reactor in three decades. That’s about to change in a big way.
News And Analysis
Field Of Dreams
Burning ethanol made from corn is supposed to reduce our dependence on oil; instead, it’s wreaking havoc on agriculture.
News And Analysis
State of Uncertainty
Staff shortfalls are undercutting Condoleezza Rice’s efforts to transform her agency.
News And Analysis
Moving On
After record-breaking spending, the Iraq Project and Contracting Office closes shop.
Features
Trouble at The Pump
The Pentagon foresees a two-front threat to national security: global instability spurred by climate change and a crippling dependence on oil.
News And Analysis
Out of Its Depth
The Coast Guard’s decision to take over Deepwater raises concern about the government’s ability to oversee large contracts.
Defense
Coast Guard to take over management of fleet upgrade
Service will decommission eight new 123-foot patrol boats converted under the program, now has fewer boats to meet expanded mission.
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