Publications

Welcome to Understanding Government’s special reports page, a collection of articles on government performance published by leading journalists with the sponsorship of Understanding Government and the Century Foundation.  We welcome your inquiries and suggestions for future reports.

Understanding Government Washington Metro Report 2009.

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
America’s “Best Ride” Strives to be Mass Transit Leader
by Ned Hodgman and Ellen Ramachandran
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U.S. AVIATION SECURITY
Before and after the Sept 11 Terrorist Attacks.
by Marla Felcher
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FEDERAL RECRUITMENT
Uncle Sam really does want you.
by Nicholas Thompson
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by Joshua Micah Marshall
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THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION
The FDA meets the 21st Century.
by Thomas Maeder
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THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
The turbulent history of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — the consumer watchdog that politicians created, nearly destroyed, and now want to save
by Matthew Blake
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National Forest Service

PLAYGROUND OR PRESERVE?
How the recreation industry has become the newest threat to our public lands. by Nancy Watzman
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