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COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Are Available. But Are They Working?

September 16, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, manual contact tracing—tracking the spread of the virus from person to person—has been cited as one way to mitigate the spread of the virus.

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Oil Spills in The Wake of Hurricane Ida Highlight Need for Better Federal Oversight of Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines

September 14, 2021

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, oil spills—including 1 over 10 miles long—were soon spotted in the...

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As Kennedy Center Turns 50, We Look At Its Recent Expansion and Ways to Improve Its Use of Capital Improvement Funding

September 09, 2021

This month, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary and its first...

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Federal Debt Has Reached its Ceiling. What Does That Mean?

September 08, 2021

In the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, Congress suspended the federal debt ceiling through July 31...

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Hurricane Ida Highlights Need for Enhanced Electricity Grid Resilience

September 02, 2021

Hurricane Ida landed near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, on August 29, leaving at least 7 people dead and...

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GAO at 100: Our Role During Times of National Crisis—The Great Depression, The Great Recession, and The Coronavirus Pandemic

September 01, 2021

During times of national crisis, Congress has responded by directing funding and federal programs...

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Higher Education COVID-19 Relief Funding—Who Got What and What Went Wrong?

August 26, 2021

Many students faced unexpected expenses for housing, food, technology purchases, and more after...

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DHS Security Preparations for the January 6 Attack at the Capitol

August 24, 2021

Was the Department of Homeland Security adequately prepared for the January 6 attack on the U.S...

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How do Federal Agencies Monitor Employee Time and Attendance in In-Person and Remote Settings?

August 19, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic caused many workers in the U.S. to shorten their commute from city to couch...

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Back to School for the Third Year Affected by the Pandemic

August 17, 2021

This year, students and teachers across the nation will head back to school for a third school year...

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Rooting Out Fraud in Federal Small Business Research Awards

August 12, 2021

In 2019, a software developer in Chicago submitted bank statements from a fake investor to obtain a...

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Federal COVID Relief for Small Businesses Arrived Quickly, But With Risks to Loan Programs

August 10, 2021

Many of the more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S. experienced decreased revenue or...

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COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Are Available. But Are They Working?

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Oil Spills in The Wake of Hurricane Ida Highlight Need for Better Federal Oversight of Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines

As Kennedy Center Turns 50, We Look At Its Recent Expansion and Ways to Improve Its Use of Capital Improvement Funding

Federal Debt Has Reached its Ceiling. What Does That Mean?

Hurricane Ida Highlights Need for Enhanced Electricity Grid Resilience

GAO at 100: Our Role During Times of National Crisis—The Great Depression, The Great Recession, and The Coronavirus Pandemic

Higher Education COVID-19 Relief Funding—Who Got What and What Went Wrong?

DHS Security Preparations for the January 6 Attack at the Capitol

How do Federal Agencies Monitor Employee Time and Attendance in In-Person and Remote Settings?

Back to School for the Third Year Affected by the Pandemic

Rooting Out Fraud in Federal Small Business Research Awards

Federal COVID Relief for Small Businesses Arrived Quickly, But With Risks to Loan Programs

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