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Fact Sheet Facts and Figures (FY 2009) “A key component of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) enforcement mission is the tracing of firearms on behalf of thousands of Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcement agencies. Firearms trace data is critically important information developed by ATF. ATF has prepared the …
Financial Statistics for the United States and the Crisis: What Did They Get Right, What Did They Miss, and How Should They Change?, Matthew J. Eichner, Donald L. Kohn, and Michael G. Palumbo, 2010-20. Federal Reserve Board, April 19, 2010. “Abstract: Although the instruments and transactions most closely associated with the financial crisis of 2008 …
News release: “In keeping with the president’s memorandum on open government, the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is releasing 15 years of data providing details of workplace exposure to toxic chemicals. The data is comprised of measurements taken by OSHA compliance officers during the course of inspections. It includes exposure levels to …
Evaluating Military Compensation, April 28, 2010. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate. “The best barometer of the effectiveness of DoDs compensation system may be how well the military attracts and retains high-quality personnel. Between 2005 and 2008, the services periodically had trouble recruiting or retaining all of the …
Tax Arbitrage by Colleges and Universities, April 2010 Because colleges and universities serve a public purpose advancing higher education and promoting myriad forms of research they enjoy a variety of tax preferences. In addition to being exempt from paying federal income taxes, institutions of higher learning can accept tax deductible charitable contributions and …
2010 Census: Cooperation with Enumerators Is Critical to a Successful Headcount, GAO-10-665T, April 30, 2010 Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Determine and Use the Most Economical Building Materials and Methods When Acquiring New Permanent Facilities, GAO-10-436, April 30, 2010 Defense Logistics: Actions Needed to Improve Implementation of the Army Logistics Modernization Program, GAO-10-461, April 30, …
News release: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making it easier to find chemical information online. EPA is releasing a database, called ToxRefDB, which allows scientists and the interested public to search and download thousands of toxicity testing results on hundreds of chemicals. ToxRefDB captures 30 years and $2 billion of testing results….ToxRefDB provides …
Life-Cycle Costs of Selected Navy Ships, April 28, 2010, Letter to the Honorable Jeff Sessions “In response to your recent request, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has analyzed the impact of operation and support (O&S) and other types of costs on the total life-cycle costs of four classes of Navy ships…CBOs analysis indicates that O&S …
“This site is an online resource for anyone seeking information on the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It is intended to track EPA’s ongoing work in the area and help answer questions about the incident. We will continue to update as information becomes available.” “Since the British Petroleum Oil Spill in the …
Auto Industry: Lessons Learned from Cash for Clunkers Program, GAO-10-486, April 29, 2010 Department of Veterans Affairs: Preliminary Observations on Issues Related to Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-owned Small Businesses, GAO-10-673T, April 29, 2010 8(a) Program: Fourteen Ineligible Firms Received 5 Million in Sole-Source and Set-Aside Contracts, GAO-10-425, March 30, 2010 Homeland Defense: DOD Can Enhance …
News release: “Many preventive measures for cognitive decline and for preventing Alzheimer’s diseasemental stimulation, exercise, and a variety of dietary supplementshave been studied over the years. However, an independent panel convened this week by the National Institutes of Health determined that the value of these strategies for delaying the onset and/or reducing the severity of …
News release: “Unemployment rates were higher in March than a year earlier in 321 of the 372 metropolitan areas, lower in 41 areas, and unchanged in 10 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-eight areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 3 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. The …
