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![5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635833588757455210-tsajpg.jpg?w=534)
5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary]
The challenge facing intelligence agencies, such as DHS, and particularly the Transportation Security Administration, is the growth of potentially radicalized terrorists or foreign fighters carrying valid U.S. and European passports.
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![Are postal service retiree obligations too big to move? [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635561496787445761-fed-usps-gallery-8jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Are postal service retiree obligations too big to move? [Commentary]
The magnitude of the U.S. Postal Service’s unfunded liabilities for its retiree pensions and health benefits imperils the agency and its workforce. Now a Congressional proposal seeks to brighten the agency’s future finances – by shifting these liabilities onto federal taxpayers through the Medicare system.
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![Leadership coaching can transform the federal government [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635895863003571349-pif-2jpg.jpg?w=478)
Leadership coaching can transform the federal government [Commentary]
The ability to lead is complex and not intuitive for everyone. Some people are natural leaders, but for those who aren’t, the good news is that it is a skill that can be learned and refined over time for those who are willing to consider a new perspective.
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![Lawmakers: VA bureaucracy continues to protect bad employees [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/va-medical-center.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Lawmakers: VA bureaucracy continues to protect bad employees [Commentary]
It is virtually impossible to dismiss bad employees, no matter what they do — even committing armed robbery, watching pornography on the job, or stealing prescription drugs.
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![Reemergence of cloud services in the federal space [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cloud-lightning.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Reemergence of cloud services in the federal space [Commentary]
The federal government is experiencing a renewed interest in the cloud. There is a full-court press for agencies to take another look at cloud-based services.
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![Don’t like government? Count on our under-celebrated public servants to fix it [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635727391944905336-prog-managementjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Don’t like government? Count on our under-celebrated public servants to fix it [Commentary]
Yes, the government presents a target rich environment where critiquing waste, fraud, and abuse is concerned. But it also accomplishes amazing things on behalf of the American people.
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![Federal IT modernization myths [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635660929857279150-oasis-changejpg.jpg?w=640)
Federal IT modernization myths [Commentary]
As some agencies mentally trip over traditional barriers – such as cost, resources and time – the burden for CIOs to maintain and upgrade large government systems is even heavier.
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![Achieving real transformation in federal government [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635670415303810396-000-was2008255jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Achieving real transformation in federal government [Commentary]
The High Performing Agencies concept is a positive, comprehensive and integrated approach to government transformation that would consider a broad range of issues.
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![Scratch-built government: A ‘how-to’ blueprint [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635809424004574616-laptop-desktopjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Scratch-built government: A ‘how-to’ blueprint [Commentary]
It’s been about two weeks since OMB Director Mick Mulvaney issued his memo on ‘building government from scratch,’ and while that ambitious goal may be a bit hyperbolic, we should all appreciate the sentiment … this has been a long time coming, and it’s sorely needed.
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5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary]
The challenge facing intelligence agencies, such as DHS, and particularly the Transportation Security Administration, is the growth of potentially radicalized terrorists or foreign fighters carrying valid U.S. and European passports.
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Are postal service retiree obligations too big to move? [Commentary]
The magnitude of the U.S. Postal Service’s unfunded liabilities for its retiree pensions and health benefits imperils the agency and its workforce. Now a Congressional proposal seeks to brighten the agency’s future finances – by shifting these liabilities onto federal taxpayers through the Medicare system.
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Leadership coaching can transform the federal government [Commentary]
The ability to lead is complex and not intuitive for everyone. Some people are natural leaders, but for those who aren’t, the good news is that it is a skill that can be learned and refined over time for those who are willing to consider a new perspective.
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![6 challenges to implementing shared services [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fed-data-professional.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
6 challenges to implementing shared services [Commentary]
Hint: They can all be overcome.
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Lawmakers: VA bureaucracy continues to protect bad employees [Commentary]
It is virtually impossible to dismiss bad employees, no matter what they do — even committing armed robbery, watching pornography on the job, or stealing prescription drugs.
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Reemergence of cloud services in the federal space [Commentary]
The federal government is experiencing a renewed interest in the cloud. There is a full-court press for agencies to take another look at cloud-based services.
-
Don’t like government? Count on our under-celebrated public servants to fix it [Commentary]
Yes, the government presents a target rich environment where critiquing waste, fraud, and abuse is concerned. But it also accomplishes amazing things on behalf of the American people.
-
Federal IT modernization myths [Commentary]
As some agencies mentally trip over traditional barriers – such as cost, resources and time – the burden for CIOs to maintain and upgrade large government systems is even heavier.
-
Achieving real transformation in federal government [Commentary]
The High Performing Agencies concept is a positive, comprehensive and integrated approach to government transformation that would consider a broad range of issues.
-
Scratch-built government: A ‘how-to’ blueprint [Commentary]
It’s been about two weeks since OMB Director Mick Mulvaney issued his memo on ‘building government from scratch,’ and while that ambitious goal may be a bit hyperbolic, we should all appreciate the sentiment … this has been a long time coming, and it’s sorely needed.
-
5 emerging tech key to transportation security [Commentary]
The challenge facing intelligence agencies, such as DHS, and particularly the Transportation Security Administration, is the growth of potentially radicalized terrorists or foreign fighters carrying valid U.S. and European passports.
-
Are postal service retiree obligations too big to move? [Commentary]
The magnitude of the U.S. Postal Service’s unfunded liabilities for its retiree pensions and health benefits imperils the agency and its workforce. Now a Congressional proposal seeks to brighten the agency’s future finances – by shifting these liabilities onto federal taxpayers through the Medicare system.
-
Leadership coaching can transform the federal government [Commentary]
The ability to lead is complex and not intuitive for everyone. Some people are natural leaders, but for those who aren’t, the good news is that it is a skill that can be learned and refined over time for those who are willing to consider a new perspective.
-
6 challenges to implementing shared services [Commentary]
Hint: They can all be overcome.
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Lawmakers: VA bureaucracy continues to protect bad employees [Commentary]
It is virtually impossible to dismiss bad employees, no matter what they do — even committing armed robbery, watching pornography on the job, or stealing prescription drugs.
-
Reemergence of cloud services in the federal space [Commentary]
The federal government is experiencing a renewed interest in the cloud. There is a full-court press for agencies to take another look at cloud-based services.
-
Don’t like government? Count on our under-celebrated public servants to fix it [Commentary]
Yes, the government presents a target rich environment where critiquing waste, fraud, and abuse is concerned. But it also accomplishes amazing things on behalf of the American people.
-
Federal IT modernization myths [Commentary]
As some agencies mentally trip over traditional barriers – such as cost, resources and time – the burden for CIOs to maintain and upgrade large government systems is even heavier.
-
Achieving real transformation in federal government [Commentary]
The High Performing Agencies concept is a positive, comprehensive and integrated approach to government transformation that would consider a broad range of issues.
-
Scratch-built government: A ‘how-to’ blueprint [Commentary]
It’s been about two weeks since OMB Director Mick Mulvaney issued his memo on ‘building government from scratch,’ and while that ambitious goal may be a bit hyperbolic, we should all appreciate the sentiment … this has been a long time coming, and it’s sorely needed.
