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A Foggy Forecast for the Next Generation of Weather Satellites Oct 16, 2026

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The U.S. government uses a group of satellites to monitor weather events, including extreme weather events like hurricanes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working with NASA to replace them. But these plans have…

The Crack Down on Mortgage-Related Spam Calls and Texts Oct 06, 2026

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If you've ever applied for a mortgage, it comes with a credit check. After that, you might get unsolicited calls and texts from other lenders or brokers with loan offers of their own. Why does this happen? And how is a new restriction curbing…

GAO Looks to the Future and a New Era of Auditing Sep 18, 2026

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A lot has changed in the last couple of years. Our government has changed—not just politically, but also in what policymakers expect from federal agencies. They are looking for greater efficiency, as well as faster results in addressing some of the…

From Office Supplies to Airplanes--What Happens to Federal Property When It's No Longer Needed? Sep 16, 2026

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Each year, federal agencies dispose of hundreds of millions of dollars in personal property that is no longer needed. This includes everything from office supplies to airplanes. What happens to these items when they are no longer needed? We'll…

The National Register of Historic Places--More Than Just Buildings and Battle Sites Sep 14, 2026

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There are thousands of properties on the National Register of Historic Places. It's everything from buildings to battlefields. But some organizations, including Native American Tribes, have struggled to participate in this list. Learn more from…

The Navy's Attack Submarines Have Costly Maintenance Challenges Aug 27, 2026

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The Navy's attack submarine fleet provide the United States with an unparalleled advantage to gather intelligence undetected and attack enemy targets. But during the last decade, the Navy has lost thousands of days of submarine use to costly…

At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness Aug 04, 2026

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping Americans and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. But recent reductions in staffing at FEMA may jeopardize these efforts. Here to tell us more is GAO…

Ebola, Measles, and Avian Influenza—The Importance of Emerging Disease Surveillance Jul 30, 2026

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In recent decades, several emerging infectious diseases have necessitated the need for global responses. We looked at what's being done here in the U.S. to detect and prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases through surveillance.…

Health Insurance Marketplace Agents' Scams and the Efforts to Prevent Them Jul 13, 2026

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Consumers can use the help of a broker or agent to help them navigate government-run health insurance marketplaces. Agents can be useful in helping consumers pick the best insurance plan. But recent federal fraud cases have highlighted concerns that…

How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers? Jun 25, 2026

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The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these…

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