Five Canards About Job-Killing Regulations: Kristina Costa and Michael Linden point out the absurdities in conservative arguments that regulations are holding back our economy, not lack of demand.

Conservative Health and Safety Bull’s Eyes by the Numbers: House conservatives’ claim that 10 rules are preventing job growth falls apart when you look at the numbers, writes Kristina Costa. But the consequences are clear.

When Words Get in the Way: Gadi Dechter explains new SEC disclosure rules and what steps can be made toward improving them.

July 21 Is Consumers’ Independence Day: The new “cop on the beat” for consumers of financial products faces more challenges ahead, but it’s a fight worth having, argues Gadi Dechter.

Don’t Close Open-Government Sites: Pratap Chatterjee reports on how slashed funding for important transparency initiatives risks harming government efficiency.

Building on a Successful Recovery.gov: The Obama administration’s new Campaign to Cut Waste promises to build on the successes of the 2009 Recovery Act and usher in a new era of transparency and accountability over government spending, write Julia Kantor and Sam Ungar.

Modernizing Performance: Using the New Framework: John Podesta testifies before the Senate Budget Committee Task Force on Government Performance on the GRPA Modernization Act of 2010.

Saving Without Slashing: The new Partnership Fund for Program Integrity Innovation could generate creative solutions to a problem that has long vexed Washington, writes John Griffith.

Improving Regulatory Performance: Lessons from the United Kingdom: Senior Fellow Jitinder Kohli testifies before the Senate Budget Committee.

Lies, Damned Lies, and Reporting on Federal Pay: Pratap Chatterjee calls out several national newspapers for continually misinterpreting statistics about federal pay levels compared to the private sector.

The Freedom of Information Act: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in the Digital Age: John Podesta offers recommendations for implementing an effective Freedom of Information Act policy.

Open and Accountable Government: As government programs face greater scrutiny, the new GPRA framework could put more officials in the accountability hot seat. But it's also an opportunity for agencies to restore the public's trust in government, writes John Griffith.

Confidence in Government Down Despite Improvements : Government officials need to do a better job of advertising their successes, especially at a time of growing demand for public sector services, writes Pratap Chatterjee.

O’Malley Cruises in Midst of Republican Wave: Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s victory in the midterm elections could have much to do with his data-driven governing approach, writes Reece Rushing.

Correcting Myths About Federal Pay: Lauren Smith breaks down the shoddy analysis underlying false claims about federal pay levels, which have been misrepresented by conservatives and major news outlets.

New GAO Reports Underscore Danger of GOP-Proposed Hiring Freeze : Pratap Chatterjee explains why the GOP-backed federal hiring freeze could make it harder for Americans to be sure they’re getting quality medicine from overseas.

Landrieu’s Procedural Politics Threaten Federal Budget Nomination at Critical Time: Sen. Mary Landrieu persists in holding President Obama’s budget chief hostage to politics. Her timing couldn’t be worse, writes John Griffith.

Better, Not Smaller: Report on new survey data from Guy Molyneux and Ruy Teixeira explains why Americans are losing faith in the federal government and how to gain back their trust.

The Public Opinion Paradox: Americans speak out about what they think is and isn't working in government, and what they want the government to do about it.

Show Us the Money: Report from Sima Gandhi argues that investors deserve clear information about executive compensation and explains how to get there.

The Public Opinion Paradox: An anatomy of America’s love-hate relationship with its government from Ruy Teixeira.

The Generation Gap on Government: Report from Guy Molyneux and Ruy Teixeira looks at why and how the Millennial generation is the most pro-government generation and what this means for our future.

Can Freezing Budgets Catalyze Cultural Change?: Freezing discretionary budgets within the federal government could create cultural change across a range of federal agencies, writes Jitinder Kohli, but it has to be done right.

Waiting for Leadership: Doing What Works project report from Anne Joseph O’Connell on President Obama’s record in staffing key agency positions and how to improve the appointments process.

President Obama Outlines Vision for Regulation: Reece Rushing examines the president’s new reforms as the Obama administration braces for conservative attacks.

A Win-Win on Regulatory Reform: Jitinder Kohli sets out five lessons for the Obama administration from his experience working on similar reforms in Britain.