NEW PODCAST: Infectious diseases—like COVID-19 and Ebola—are increasingly crossing global borders. Early detection is critical to preventing serious outbreaks. Our new podcast episode explores how the U.S. uses surveillance to prevent the spread of these deadly diseases: https://lnkd.in/eVqx5-pg
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NEW BLOG POST—Millions of people use rideshares and taxis each day to get where they need to go. While incidents are rare, headlines about attacks on passengers and drivers have raised concerns about safety. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at efforts to improve rideshare and taxi safety: https://lnkd.in/eH9U4q-4
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NEW BLOG POST—Modern electronics, like computer chips, require critical minerals to function. The U.S. relies on imports as a source for these minerals—leaving us vulnerable to supply disruptions. Today’s Watchblog post looks at how new technologies could help reduce this import reliance: https://lnkd.in/de6g_aMm
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From improving food safety to delivering disaster relief, the success of many public services relies on federal agencies working together. GAO’s Lori Atkinson discusses how agencies could improve coordination on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive with Terry Gerton: https://lnkd.in/ekD839Cv
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NASA has big plans to explore the moon, solar system, and beyond. But it recently hit pause on some efforts related to the Artemis moon missions and many projects are feeling the effects of 20% staffing cuts in 2025. Our new report looks at NASA’s progress on its major projects: https://lnkd.in/e8_-D-XK
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NEW BLOG POST—The stats are grim. More than 9,000 pedestrians and cyclists died in traffic crashes in 2024 alone. Could the growing number of large vehicles on roads play a role? Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on larger vehicles and these fatalities: https://lnkd.in/egFr885u
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Many Americans, who work full time, still rely on federal programs like Medicaid and SNAP to make ends meet. Check out our new report to learn more about these struggling workers: https://lnkd.in/edsXmVfD
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UPDATE: This hearing has been postponed. We will provide an update when one is available. Today at 2 p.m. ➡️ GAO’s Alicia Puente Cackley testifies on housing issues in Native American communities, including poor housing conditions, overcrowding, and homelessness. https://lnkd.in/eDp9yE5t
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Today at 1:30 p.m. ➡️ GAO’s Andrew Von Ah testifies on federal efforts to expand broadband access in the United States. Key to these efforts is information about where broadband is already available and coordination among federal agencies. https://lnkd.in/esQPTEaS
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Just before two large banks failed in 2023, they borrowed large sums of money from the Federal Home Loan Banks. GAO’s Jill Naamane testifies on the Federal Home Loan Bank System’s role in providing liquidity during times of financial stress ➡️ Today at 2 p.m. https://lnkd.in/eja3AJMz
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