Data.gov

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Data.gov Team Moves to New Location. As this is posted today, the Data.gov team has re-located to our new “greener” General Services Administration (GSA) building in One Constitution Square in Northeast Washington, D.C. These new surroundings, optimized for open collaboration, are filled with new opportunities and possibilities. This new work environment epitomizes the key characteristics of the Data.gov team – nimble, collaborative, adaptive, and forward-leaning (to new horizo

Development 40

Development 40

Masters in Public Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The phrase “water management” means a lot of things. From how to efficiently distribute water to the public, making sure water is sanitized or managing the sewage or waste water, this broad term has many meanings. These thirty blogs help better explain the process of treating, distributing and maintaining this vital resource and offer insight into how this system is run by public administration officials.

Management 52

Management Laws Public Administration Sanitation 52

Masters in Public Administration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

A city manager is often charged with managing the city’s budget, various offices, and a ton of other responsibilities. Appointed, not elected, they must have outstanding educational and managerial qualifications. This can include but is not limited to a master’s degree in a relevant area, on the job experience working for a city, and supervisory skills.

City Manager 52

City Manager Management Budgeting Supervision 52

Masters in Public Administration

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Clean air is on the mind of everyone. More people than ever suffer from lower respiratory problems such as asthma. Air pollution is also known for worsening the conditions of those with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. While there’s no way to zap all of the pollution from the atmosphere, there are lifestyle changes we can make that will contribute to the clean air movement.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Laws Implementation Voting 52

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Management

Masters in Public Administration

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

We’re all human and capable of making mistakes, but those who live their lives in the public eye are for more susceptible to feeling the pain long after the mistake has been made. Presidential gaffes are a dime a dozen, but here’s a collection of the funniest mistakes and moments of embarrassment ever encountered by a president or vice president while on the job.

Education 52

Education Campaign Housing Management 52