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![Improving acquisition requires smarter technology [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-660952912.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Improving acquisition requires smarter technology [Commentary]
All “Skynet” jokes aside, artificial intelligence may be the key to making it work.
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![The road to federal efficiency is paved with challenges [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Efficiency.png.png?w=490)
The road to federal efficiency is paved with challenges [Commentary]
Only 8 percent of government workers say the U.S. federal government is running very efficiently, according to a survey conducted by ASQ.
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![Why a public servant you’ve never heard of is my hero [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Phyllis-C.-Borzi.JPG.jpg?w=920)
Why a public servant you’ve never heard of is my hero [Commentary]
My favorite public servant is retired now, but I’m hoping the American public, the retirement savings industry and the Trump administration won’t let her down.
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![Top 10 acquisition trends of fiscal 2017 [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635803423075602611-contractjpg.jpg?w=1000)
Top 10 acquisition trends of fiscal 2017 [Commentary]
As the final push for fiscal year 2017 contract obligations comes to an end, it’s helpful to take a step back and assess the contracting environmental trends that have emerged over the past year.
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![It’s time for career leaders to be heard on hate [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP17227439131634.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
It’s time for career leaders to be heard on hate [Commentary]
The hate — and the hate groups — that precipitated all of this can have no place in the federal workspace, and our government’s career leadership needs to say so.
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![Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EVFZNDBOFVEYXIMAQASD5V3DS4.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]
Individuals who hold security clearances have the great privilege of serving in positions of enormous trust and responsibility in the U.S. government. They also have an important legal and civic duty to adhere to strict rules on protecting classified material.
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![Startups to government: Let me in [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-517058327.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Startups to government: Let me in [Commentary]
Federal officials aren’t doing enough to learn about the capabilities of up-and-coming companies and provide them with every opportunity to compete for the government’s business.
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![Revamp the broken security-clearance process [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3649152.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Revamp the broken security-clearance process [Commentary]
The clearance system must be revamped, not just reformed.
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![Improper payments: Time for new approaches [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635817223877610294-tns-curb-student-debtjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Improper payments: Time for new approaches [Commentary]
Since 2002, agencies estimate they have made more than $1.2 trillion in improper payments due to error or fraud.
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Improving acquisition requires smarter technology [Commentary]
All “Skynet” jokes aside, artificial intelligence may be the key to making it work.
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The road to federal efficiency is paved with challenges [Commentary]
Only 8 percent of government workers say the U.S. federal government is running very efficiently, according to a survey conducted by ASQ.
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Why a public servant you’ve never heard of is my hero [Commentary]
My favorite public servant is retired now, but I’m hoping the American public, the retirement savings industry and the Trump administration won’t let her down.
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Top 10 acquisition trends of fiscal 2017 [Commentary]
As the final push for fiscal year 2017 contract obligations comes to an end, it’s helpful to take a step back and assess the contracting environmental trends that have emerged over the past year.
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It’s time for career leaders to be heard on hate [Commentary]
The hate — and the hate groups — that precipitated all of this can have no place in the federal workspace, and our government’s career leadership needs to say so.
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Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]
Individuals who hold security clearances have the great privilege of serving in positions of enormous trust and responsibility in the U.S. government. They also have an important legal and civic duty to adhere to strict rules on protecting classified material.
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Startups to government: Let me in [Commentary]
Federal officials aren’t doing enough to learn about the capabilities of up-and-coming companies and provide them with every opportunity to compete for the government’s business.
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Revamp the broken security-clearance process [Commentary]
The clearance system must be revamped, not just reformed.
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Improper payments: Time for new approaches [Commentary]
Since 2002, agencies estimate they have made more than $1.2 trillion in improper payments due to error or fraud.
-
Improving acquisition requires smarter technology [Commentary]
All “Skynet” jokes aside, artificial intelligence may be the key to making it work.
-
The road to federal efficiency is paved with challenges [Commentary]
Only 8 percent of government workers say the U.S. federal government is running very efficiently, according to a survey conducted by ASQ.
-
Why a public servant you’ve never heard of is my hero [Commentary]
My favorite public servant is retired now, but I’m hoping the American public, the retirement savings industry and the Trump administration won’t let her down.
-
Top 10 acquisition trends of fiscal 2017 [Commentary]
As the final push for fiscal year 2017 contract obligations comes to an end, it’s helpful to take a step back and assess the contracting environmental trends that have emerged over the past year.
-
It’s time for career leaders to be heard on hate [Commentary]
The hate — and the hate groups — that precipitated all of this can have no place in the federal workspace, and our government’s career leadership needs to say so.
-
Holding a security clearance: A privilege as well as a responsibility [Commentary]
Individuals who hold security clearances have the great privilege of serving in positions of enormous trust and responsibility in the U.S. government. They also have an important legal and civic duty to adhere to strict rules on protecting classified material.
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Startups to government: Let me in [Commentary]
Federal officials aren’t doing enough to learn about the capabilities of up-and-coming companies and provide them with every opportunity to compete for the government’s business.
-
Revamp the broken security-clearance process [Commentary]
The clearance system must be revamped, not just reformed.
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Improper payments: Time for new approaches [Commentary]
Since 2002, agencies estimate they have made more than $1.2 trillion in improper payments due to error or fraud.
