Gaps in proper administrative and practical duties in the Secret Service found. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report, finding that the U.S. Secret Service has failed to update proper protection policies. Procedural…
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Energy Department Modernizes National Laboratory Operations
Secretary Wright said, “By removing unnecessary barriers, we are giving our scientists, engineers, and technicians more freedom to focus on the critical missions that matter most.” The Department…
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House Committee Responds to GAO Report on Obamacare Fraud
Federal investigators identify weaknesses that allowed improper enrollments and payments to continue into 2025. The House Ways and Means Committee responded to a preliminary report from the Government…
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Circuit Court Determines only GAO Has Standing to Sue over Suspended Foreign Aid
The panel majority cites the Impoundment Control Act which requires notification of Congress on a proposed rescission or deferral of statutory expenditure obligations. A panel for the D.C.…
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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
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Capitol Police and Other Agencies Seek Funding Increase Amid Federal Downsizing
They have submitted requests as Congress has sought significant spending cuts. Though the Congressional majority has been expressing support for significantly reduced federal spending in upcoming bills, certain…
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Senate Considers Eliminating California Environmental Waivers
The Senate minority warns against overriding the parliamentarian. Members of the Senate majority have expressed interest in revoking California’s environmental waivers, which could have dramatic consequences for the…
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GAO Investigates HUD Cuts at Fair Housing Agency
Senator Warren advocated for the investigation after a federal judge blocked the pause of grants to the agency. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently announced it would investigate…
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Congress Proposes Increase in Government Spending Transparency
The bipartisan bill will require the government to disclose unique spending on USAspending.gov. Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Gary Peters of Michigan along with Representatives Barry Moore of…
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Over 100 Legislators Request Report on Federal Abortion Funding
Their request was in the form of a letter to the Government Accountability Office. More than 100 federal legislators recently requested a report on the federal funding awarded…
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