Government Executive Vol. 38 No.9

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FEATURES

  • Man With A Plan
    New Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad W. Allen charts a future focused on improved emergency response, tighter ties with the Navy and better equipment for missions far out to sea.
    By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • Reeling In Business
    Federal financial centers compete with companies to lure government customers.
    By Kimberly Palmer
  • Netcentric In a Snap
    The goal of netcentric warfare is to enable troops to adapt on the fly, but that means technology has to become plug-and-play.
    By David Perera

NEWS+ANALYSIS

  • Waiting for Clearance
    Background checks for more contract workers could tip the backlog. By Kimberly Palmer
  • Incoming
    The Air Force's F-22 fighter program is taking fire from all sides. By Katherine McIntire Peters
  • Collision Course
    FAA and unions deadlock over plan to rein in controller salaries. By Beth Dickey

ADVICE+DISSENT

  • Tech Insider

    Moving Target
    Cost and maintenance questions linger for airliner missile defense. By Zack Phillips
  • Management Matters

    Come Together
    The military must foster partnerships as it focuses on stability operations. By Brian Friel
  • Political World

    The Scenic Route
    Using the national parks as a platform catches voter attention. By Charles Mahtesian
  • Viewpoint

    Export Packing
    Bosses often tout bad apples as terrific employees just to get rid of them. By William N. Rudman
  • Viewpoint

    Moving Up
    Seven ways to prepare for executive leadership. By Peter H. Daly

IN EVERY ISSUE

  • Editor's Notebook
    It's tough to speak truth to willful civilian leaders.
  • The Buzz
    Flu bucks, hard cards and 40 acres for a school.
  • Outlook
    Is JFK's call to service enough for this generation? By Tom Shoop

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