Federal Government

Reagan's Anti-Government Kool-Aid Has Poisoned Civil Public-Option Dialogue

Bill Mann | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics


Bill Mann

The indignant, GOP, all-government-is-bad know-nothings have swallowed the Kool-Aid. And Ronald Reagan was the guy who dressed up as a giant pitcher and convinced them do it.

Federal Contracting: End SBA's Procurement Role

Jerry Chautin | Posted 10.10.2009 | Business


Jerry Chautin

Should the U.S. Small Business Administration be in the business of helping small-business owners procure federal contracts?

Obama Puts Government On Greenhouse-Gas Diet

AP | DINA CAPPIELLO | Posted 10.06.2009 | Green


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is putting the federal government on a greenhouse-gas diet. In an executive order signed Monday, Obama dire...

Emerging GOP Theme: Nullification

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.15.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The code words change over time (from "nullification" to "states' rights" to Pawlenty's "state sovereignty"), but the idea is the same -- we retain the right to ignore any laws we don't feel like following.

Homeowners: The War Games Have Begun

Iris Martin | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business


Iris Martin

Now it's time for the predatory lenders, brokers and foreclosure consultants to sweat. Here is the skinny on what to do and not do in your own mortgage war.

Survey: Federal Government Needs To Hire More Than 270,000 Workers

The Washington Post | Steve Vogel | Posted 10.18.2009 | Business


The federal government needs to hire more than 270,000 workers for "mission-critical" jobs over the next three years, a surge prompted in part by the ...

Listen to Mr. David Walker

John David Lewis | Posted 09.28.2009 | Politics


John David Lewis

Officials must often make a choice: to remain silent and keep their jobs, or to resign and speak the truth. Faced with this dilemma, on March 12, 2008, David Walker chose to resign.

Obama Administration Fabricates Small Business Contracting Data

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 09.21.2009 | Business


Lloyd Chapman

Under Obama, the same Fortune 500 firms that were allowed to receive small business contracts during the Bush Administration continue to receive federal small business contracts.

Cash for Clunkers with our Bread and Circuses in Pax Americana

Michael Pento | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Michael Pento

It is increased production and decreased consumption that we need. We need to boost savings and pay down our debt.

Why Washington Needs to Keep Its Eye On the Cloud

Sean Donahue | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Sean Donahue

Recognizing the power of cloud computing would create jobs, promote innovation and help organizations of all sizes become more competitive.

Appreciating Our Federal Workers

John Berry | Posted 08.20.2009 | Politics


John Berry

The Feds Feed Families food drive is doing more than just combating hunger in our local communities. It is part of a larger vision that is reshaping our government.

Congressional Oversight Needed

Ginny Sloan | Posted 08.17.2009 | Politics


Ginny Sloan

Effective congressional oversight is critical for maintaining the separation of powers established under our Constitution and serves not only the interests of Congress, but also those of the executive branch and the American public.

Needed: A Federal Arts Policy

Michael Kaiser | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


Michael Kaiser

Most people do not know that no fewer than nine government agencies provide support to arts in this nation.

Starbucks Offers Better Same-Sex Medical Benefits Than Obama

Kase Wickman | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics


Kase Wickman

A gay Starbucks barista's wife gets better medical benefits than if she was married to a female senator.

Rankings Offer Congress Insider View of Federal Agencies

Max Stier | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

If our legislative leaders really want a clearer picture of what's going on within the executive branch, they would be wise to listen closely to the opinions of government employees.

What Does an Extremist Look Like?

Geri Spieler | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


Geri Spieler

Is an extremist tall, short, young, old, thin, fat? Would you know if the person standing next to you was about to pull out a gun and shoot? Scary ...

The Flow-Chart Fallacy

Max Stier | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

Do reorganizations make government work better? The results have been mixed.

Friday Talking Points [79] -- Judicial Activism And Bias

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.29.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

"Judicial activism" (or, alternatively, "legislating from the bench") is defined -- no matter what your political beliefs -- as "judges not ruling the...

Federal Stimulus Cash Flows Into City Coffers

New York Post | GEOFF EARLE | Posted 06.28.2009 | Local


The feds are spending more than $1.3 billion of stimulus cash on city projects -- more than half of the $2.5 billion already flowing to the state, an ...

Improve Federal Work Force Hiring

Max Stier | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

The president's legacy will depend not only on the wisdom of his policies but also on the quality of people he brings into government.

Maximum Platform Versus Basic Floor: The Case for Autism as its Own Universe

Amanda Copeland | Posted 06.06.2009 | Living


Amanda Copeland

We autism parents know our children. We know they can struggle for recovery and get there in varying levels of ability. But we know they can earn recovery if they just get a chance.

Obama's Choice for OPM Director Faces Daunting Challenges

Max Stier | Posted 04.04.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

President Obama has named National Zoo Director John Berry to lead the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Berry's new job will make getting giant pandas to reproduce look easy.

Serious Shortcomings in Obama's Oversight of Stimulus Spending

Max Stier | Posted 03.29.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

The economic stimulus package has raised serious questions about the ability of our federal government to fulfill its basic duties, and will require more than just close scrutiny.

Jason Linkins

Scritti Politti: February 20, 2009

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.23.2009 | Politics


If you've spent any time in the Federal bureaucracy - or just a half-hour in the basement of the General Services Administration building - you know: ...

Congress and Administration Reach Deal on Economic Stimulus Plan

William Galston | Posted 03.18.2009 | Politics


William Galston

Sooner or later, the administration will have to level with the people, and then make the case for a financial rescue package the magnitude of which will make the stimulus package look like pocket change.