Dec 1st, 2008 · President-elect Obama named more of the people he wants to run the federal bureaucracy. As expected, he announced Monday that he will nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton to become secretary of state. If confirmed, she would work with foreign policy adviser Susan Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
Jun 24th, 2008 · The creator of HBO's The Wire and a reporter for Rolling Stone discuss their latest endeavor, Generation Kill, the HBO seven-part series in which elite members of the Marine Corps confront the military bureaucracy in the midst of a new war.
Jan 24th, 2008 · The man in charge of auditing city finances and uncovering local corruption in New Orleans is off to a slow start. Bob Cerasoli, who made a name for himself investigating Boston's "Big Dig" project, is fighting the city's slow bureaucracy.
Dec 31st, 2007 · Seven years ago, the federal government announced grand plans to help the state of Florida restore the Everglades. Since then, almost nothing has been accomplished, frustrating environmentalists and officials in Florida alike.
Mar 13th, 2007 · France's leading conservative presidential candidate, Nicholas Sarkozy, proposes a ministry of immigration and national identity. He says the move would reduce bureaucracy. Political opponents call his proposal racist and xenophobic.
Mar 12th, 2007 · Many veterans are turning to county agencies to help them navigate the often-dense government bureaucracy that stands between them their benefits.
Mar 5th, 2007 · Congressional hearings begin today about the treatment of soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Philip Carter, former Army officer and military affairs writer, blames the scandal on the bureaucratic culture of the United States Armed Forces.
May 2nd, 2006 · Commentator Tejvir Singh is a doctor who has been trying to upgrade his temporary work visa to permanent resident status for years. He worries that any kind of guest worker program for illegal immigrants will make it even harder for legal immigrants to get through the bureaucracy.