Department of Energy Office of Inspector General Office of Audit Services Special Report – Progress in Implementing the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was enacted to stimulate the U.S. economy, create jobs and make infrastructure investments in …

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Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues, GAO-10-546T, March 18, 2010 Freedom of Information Act: Requirements and Implementation Continue to Evolve, GAO-10-537T, March 18, 2010 Secure Border Initiative: Testing and Problem Resolution Challenges Put Delivery of Technology Program at Risk, GAO-10-511T, March 18, 2010 U.S. Postal Service: Financial Crisis Demands …

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2010 Atlas of Heart Disease Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries – Heart disease hospitalization rates among Americans aged 65 years and older vary substantially depending on where they live, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The “Atlas of Heart Disease Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries” shows that the highest …

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News releases: “Due to a significant increase in adverse incidents, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking a series of actions to increase the safety of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control for cats and dogs. Immediately, EPA will begin reviewing labels to determine which ones need stronger and clearer labeling statements. Next, …

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Report on the Troubled Asset Relief Program – March 2010 “To fulfill its statutory requirement, CBO has prepared this third report on transactions—including investments, grants, and loans—completed, outstanding, and anticipated under the Troubled Asset Relief Program as of February 17, 2010. The estimates presented in this report are consistent with those incorporated in the agency’s …

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News release: “he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on how the agency can better protect and improve the health of our waters. For a two-week period, EPA is holding a Web discussion forum on how the nation can better manage some of the most significant water pollution problems facing our nation. …

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Aviation Security: TSA Is Increasing Procurement and Deployment of the Advanced Imaging Technology, but Challenges to This Effort and Other Areas of Aviation Security Remain, GAO-10-484T, March 17, 2010 Environmental Contamination: Information on the Funding and Cleanup Status of Defense Sites, GAO-10-547T, March 17, 2010 Environmental Health: Opportunities for Greater Focus, Direction, and Top-Level Commitment …

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Homeland Security: Ongoing Challenges Impact the Federal Protective Service’s Ability to Protect Federal Facilities, GAO-10-506T, March 16, 2010 U.S. Insular Areas: Opportunities Exist to Improve Interior’s Grant Oversight and Reduce the Potential for Mismanagement, GAO-10-347, March 16, 2010 Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Position Army’s Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success, GAO-10-406, March 15, 2010

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