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How Congress worked to protect America after 9/11: Reflections from Mike Alexander, former staff director of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
09/11/2021Throughout our nation’s history, Congress has risen to meet the challenge of national tragedy. On the evening of September 11, 2001 – as first…
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Two decades later: How lessons from the 9/11 Commission Report can help us improve the political appointment process and protect our national security
09/09/2021Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a tragedy that changed our country and the world. In 2004, a bipartisan commission investigating…
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From college junior to the National Security Council: A career shaped by 9/11
09/09/20219/11 found me as a college junior studying international relations abroad with no clear sense of purpose. It found one friend attending graduate school…
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Three ways government can create cross-sector engagements that better serve the public
09/03/2021The federal government needs to operate at full capacity to respond successfully to the biggest challenges of our time—from climate change and racial inequity…
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The Department of Homeland Security’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® scores: The story behind the numbers
09/02/2021At the Department of Homeland Security, our Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® scores are an excellent example of why it…
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Important lessons from one Hill intern to the next
08/31/2021My summer as a Senate intern was a surreal experience filled with new perspectives and unique opportunities, a whirlwind experience unlike any job I’ve…
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Opportunity is calling: Professor Eileen Harrington looks back on a career in public service
08/31/2021To solve our nation’s biggest challenges both today and in the future, our government needs to recruit and retain vital young talent. Our new…
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Busting common myths about HR in the federal government
08/25/2021Human resources professionals play a vital role in supporting agency missions across government. Spanning the full employee life cycle—from hiring to training to performance…
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2021 Sammies People’s Choice Award winners interviewed by CNN’s Kate Bolduan
08/13/2021On Aug. 11, the Partnership for Public Service announced the winners of the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® “Sammies” People’s…
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How to maximize your 360 assessment experience
08/06/2021As an executive coach, I know that 360 assessments are critical tools that help leaders gain holistic insights into their performance. These tools help…