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What Serving America Is All About

Thoughts on a night when highly accomplished feds take center stage.

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Video: The Ambassador Who Paid the Ultimate Price

Chris Stevens was the embodiment of quiet, dedicated public service.

Defense

Obama orders stepped-up security at diplomatic posts

In wake of Libya attack, president praises efforts of civilian employees overseas.

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Management Tips from Barack Obama

The president offers some advice on taking on a challenging leadership role.

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When Government Works, Does Anyone Notice?

Here's what you don't hear much about on the news: a federal agency attacking a critical national problem.

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Retirement: We Want Your Views

What do you think the future holds, both for you and the federal retirement system?

Tech

Mars mission director’s message to feds: Persevere

Patience and willingness to make hard decisions are critical, says Doug McCuistion.

Management

Obama backs ambitious government but warns of limits on effectiveness

Government is a “force for good,” he says, but must be "leaner and more efficient."

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Fixing the Space Station With a Toothbrush

Spacewalking astronauts come up with a creative repair solution.

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Dem Platform: Not Quite Defending Government

Platform defends certain programs and federal efforts, but promotes reorganization of agencies and modernization of operations.

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Captain of Industry

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

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Romney Looks Away From Government

"It doesn't take a special government commission to tell us what America needs," he tells GOP faithful.

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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.