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The Future of Government Oversight with James Christian Blockwood, Max Stier and Kathy Newcomer

January 16, 2026 News James-Christian Blockwood, Max Stier, Kathryn Newcomer
The Future of Government Oversight with James Christian Blockwood, Max Stier and Kathy Newcomer
The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration Academia

Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood joined Fellow Max Stier, President of the Partnership for Public Service, and Fellow Kathy Newcomer, Director of George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration earlier this year for a discussion of the importance and challenges of government oversight in 2026. 

Follow the link here to view the full discussion online.

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James-Christian Blockwood

Max Stier

Kathryn Newcomer

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Published
Friday, January 16, 2026
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May 18, 2026
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The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration Academia
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