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Smithsonian Adds a Site in Wyoming's Teton Mountains to Global Forest Monitoring Network
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Jan. 13 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news:
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Smithsonian adds a Site in Wyoming's Teton Mountains to global forest monitoring network
By Elizabeth King
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Wyoming team up to announce team up to announce the newest forest monitoring site to join the long-term large scale forest global earth observatory (ForestGEO) in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming USA.
From India, where elephants trample forest seedlings, to the Amazon, where fires threaten one of the planet's most
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PANAMA CITY, Panama, Jan. 13 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news:
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Smithsonian adds a Site in Wyoming's Teton Mountains to global forest monitoring network
By Elizabeth King
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Wyoming team up to announce team up to announce the newest forest monitoring site to join the long-term large scale forest global earth observatory (ForestGEO) in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming USA.
From India, where elephants trample forest seedlings, to the Amazon, where fires threaten one of the planet's mostdiverse ecosystems, researchers in the Forest Global Earth Observatory network measure forest dynamics. A new site in Wyoming's Teton mountain range brings the total number of forests in the ForestGEO network to 85--in 29 countries. It takes a network of researchers working across national boundaries to understand forests at a planetary scale.
"Every forest is unique and responds to change differently," said Tucker Furniss, co-founder of the new study site with Sara Germain, both University of Wyoming professors. "Our site is the first in the Rocky Mountain Ecoregion--and the first in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Trees here endure extreme cold, and grow on rocky, mountainous terrain. As the environment changes, they may be hit hard because they're already close to their limits."
The new site is a six-hour drive northwest from the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, WY, but is close to the field station run by the University and the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park. Over the past two summers, Germain, Furniss, and their team of 18 students and technicians mapped, measured, and identified more than 40,000 trees in a 25-hectare plot and five smaller satellite plots in the Teton range. Their sites span an elevational gradient from 6,500 feet to 10,000 feet, covering a range of forest types in a large landscape that is home to moose, elk, bison, wolves, and grizzly bears.
"We spent years working in ForestGEO study sites in Yosemite National Park in California, Wind River in Washington, and Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah. Now, we feel like proud parents to have our own plot in the Tetons," said Germain, "It's exciting to address important knowledge gaps, and to find out more about Rocky Mountain forests and compare them with forests around the world. There's just something special about getting to know every last tree."
ForestGEO forest dynamics sites span the globe. Teams of biologists in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania have mapped and measured more than 7 million trees representing 12,000 species. In some of the most biologically diverse forests--in Brazil, Malaysia, Borneo, and Ecuador--there can be more than 1,000 tree species in 25 hectares.
The new plot in the Tetons has only a few dominant tree species: 8 conifers and 8 hardwoods -- and is more like other temperate sites in the US and other parts of the world. However, these upper montane forests harbor some of the oldest trees in the region. "The oldest tree we've cored so far was a ~1200-year-old whitebark pine," said Germain. The site also offers striking wildlife comparisons, providing essential habitat for threatened and endangered species such as grizzly bears, Canada lynx, and the ancient whitebark pine itself.
Why study forests around the world? The idea began in tropical forests. In the 1970s, tropical biologists wanted to know how forests changed through time, but, because most trees live longer than we do, and because there were so many tree species are so rare that the only way to study enough requires larger areas--to find enough individuals of the same species, and observations for a longer time than most universities or science funding agencies are willing to pay for.
"We're focused on understanding what causes death in long-lived trees like whitebark pine, one of the most important species here that grows right up at treeline," said Furniss. "This species is foundational to these fragile alpine ecosystems and is a big concern for local managers."
"We want to make sure that parks and protected areas are managed based on the best possible science," said Germain, "and we want to teach the next generation of students how to do rigorous forest research that can help support managers' efforts."
"One of the big advantages of joining the network is the opportunity to participate in a big international data analysis workshop every year. We're thrilled to join the network and to contribute this unique forest type to the network to help us better understand temperate forest dynamics."
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About ForestGEO
The Forest Global Earth Observatory is a global network of scientists and forest research sites dedicated to advancing long-term study of the world's forests. The network recognizes the importance of collaborating with local institutions to strengthen science capacity in an era of rapidly changing landscapes and climate to understand and predict forest dynamics.
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Original text here: https://stri.si.edu/story/grand-teton
Small Businesses Deserve an Honest Government That Listens
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release:
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Small Businesses Deserve an Honest Government That Listens
In testimony before the House Small Business Committee, Chief Counsel for Advocacy Casey B. Mulligan said that small businesses have too often been harmed by policies built on fiction rather than facts on the ground.
He highlighted widespread misuse of certifications under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which are agency proclamations that a rule will not meaningfully affect small businesses. Mulligan called many of
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release:
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Small Businesses Deserve an Honest Government That Listens
In testimony before the House Small Business Committee, Chief Counsel for Advocacy Casey B. Mulligan said that small businesses have too often been harmed by policies built on fiction rather than facts on the ground.
He highlighted widespread misuse of certifications under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which are agency proclamations that a rule will not meaningfully affect small businesses. Mulligan called many ofthem "fictional" and a problem "bigger than was previously understood." This unlawful practice allowed Biden administration regulators to bypass small-business review panels and avoid meaningful consideration of alternatives, the very problem the Prove It Act is designed to address.
Mulligan repeatedly emphasized that listening to small businesses comes first. Many Advocacy staff work outside Washington, meeting directly with small business owners and bringing those experiences back into policy discussions. As a result, Advocacy's work reflects real-world conditions, not Beltway assumptions.
Pointing to healthcare policy, Mulligan cited Medicare rules that favor hospitals over independent physicians by paying more for the same services. He explained that these regulatory distortions contributed to consolidation, pushing once-independent physician practices into hospital or corporate ownership.
Mulligan said the same listening-based approach applies to trade policy. He told the Committee that fishermen in New England described how "Europeans are stealing our fish and selling them back to us," adding that "finally we have a president who fights back against terrible trade deals." He also described how an entrepreneur raised concerns with Advocacy about imported coffee prices, and that President Trump subsequently issued an Executive Order in November modifying reciprocal tariffs on agricultural products to exempt coffee and other commodities.
After President Biden failed to even nominate a Chief Counsel for Advocacy, last week's hearing revealed that both parties on the Committee now agree that Advocacy is an essential part of the federal government. According to Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), "(I)t sounds like you have the most important job for small businesses in the government... and I recognize that we finally realized that we need to have a voice for our small businesses, because it seems like during the four years of the Biden administration, they got absolutely crushed."
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent voice for small business within the executive branch. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel's efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.
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Original text here: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/01/12/small-businesses-deserve-an-honest-government-that-listens/
National Museum of African Art Announces "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026:
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National Museum of African Art Announces "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art"
Exhibition Explores How LGBTQ+ Artists From Africa and Its Diaspora Are Part of a Larger, Joyful Story of African Art History
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has announced "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art," opens Jan. 23-Aug. 23. Artists' voices are central to this exhibition, which features works by Zanele Muholi, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Rotimi
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African Art issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026:
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National Museum of African Art Announces "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art"
Exhibition Explores How LGBTQ+ Artists From Africa and Its Diaspora Are Part of a Larger, Joyful Story of African Art History
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art has announced "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art," opens Jan. 23-Aug. 23. Artists' voices are central to this exhibition, which features works by Zanele Muholi, Toyin Ojih Odutola, RotimiFani-Kayode, Leilah Babirye, Jim Chuchu, Sola Olulode, among many LGBTQ+ artists from across Africa and its diaspora. "Here" is based on years of close collaboration and dialogue with these artists and their communities. Through their art, they invite the viewer into their worlds and explore themes of identity and belonging. "Here" is the largest exhibition on this subject to date, with nearly 60 artworks, demonstrating how they are a part of a larger story of African art history.
While their experiences are unique to them, they speak to issues that unite everyone: the importance of family, spirit, standing up for oneself and others, imagining the future, making intimate connections, finding belonging, embracing potential and, above all, experiencing joy. They are united by a simple, shared declaration: We are here and always have been and will be.
These artists' works are deeply connected to their identities and lived experiences, reflecting a wide range of perspectives where social and cultural freedoms vary widely. Through studio visits, interviews and ongoing dialogue with artists from across the continent, the curators have fostered meaningful relationships built on trust and mutual respect. This collaborative approach has created an environment where artists feel supported in sharing their stories and art, enriching the exhibition with authenticity and depth.
"Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art" includes a diverse range of media, from painting, photography, sculpture and works on paper to installation, video and digital art.
Connecting people with the freedom these artists feel to be themselves and to share their stories with the world is at the core of the exhibition led by co-curators Serubiri Moses (Hunter College, City University of New York/Bard College) and Kevin D. Dumouchelle (National Museum of African Art). Dumouchelle also led a related forthcoming publication from Smithsonian Books to be distributed by Penguin Random House.
"'Here' adds to our museum's founding mission to honor the cultural heritage of Africa and to foster cross-cultural understanding and communication," said John K. Lapiana, director of the National Museum of African Art. "I want to extend my deepest thanks to all the artists who are participating in this exhibition. Their works offer us new perspectives and encourage us to broaden our understanding of contemporary African art and its study and presentation."
"These stories have always been a part of African art history, even if that history remains underwritten," Dumouchelle said. "'Here' uncovers that history. As a field-leading institution, it's important that we tell nuanced narratives about artists working in Africa and its diaspora to increase our understanding of the art historical canon."
"It is an honor to participate as a curator of the upcoming survey 'Here' at the National Museum of African Art," Moses said. "In my research for the exhibition, I made it a point to think about countries beyond two oft-cited geographies of South Africa and Nigeria. As a result, the exhibition includes artists from across the continent."
Credit
The exhibition has been supported by a major grant from Fisher Arts Impact Fund.
About the National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, conservation, study and exhibition of Africa's arts across time and media. The museum's collection of over 13,000 artworks spans more than 1,000 years of African history and includes a variety of media from across the continent.
Beginning as a private educational institution in Washington, D.C., in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding, the museum celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer, the museum opened with Robbins' personal collection in a Capitol Hill townhouse that had once been the home of Frederick Douglass. Robbins was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and motivated by a desire to share how African art inspired Western art. The museum joined the Smithsonian Institution in 1979 and has continued to expand its vision and collection for six decades.
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/national-museum-african-art-announces-here-pride-and-belonging-african-art
GSA to Enhance Purchasing Efficiency through Expanded Transactional Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA to Enhance Purchasing Efficiency through Expanded Transactional Data Reporting
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GSA seeks to leverage data to support government and industry efforts, ultimately driving greater efficiency in federal procurement
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the full implementation of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), further strengthening the agency's ability to make smarter buying decisions by using more accurate, complete, and reliable data.
The initial
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA to Enhance Purchasing Efficiency through Expanded Transactional Data Reporting
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GSA seeks to leverage data to support government and industry efforts, ultimately driving greater efficiency in federal procurement
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the full implementation of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), further strengthening the agency's ability to make smarter buying decisions by using more accurate, complete, and reliable data.
The initialmandatory implementation of TDR began in 2025 with a select number of items, which resulted in $20.2 million in annual cost avoidance. GSA anticipates the total annual cost avoidance will reach a projected $50 million with mandatory reporting fully established across the agency.
"GSA is committed to executing President Trump's Executive Order to consolidate procurement," said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. "This program mirrors what the private sector is already doing, and will lead to smarter purchasing, helping us streamline procurement."
TDR is how GSA gathers data on prices paid for products and services sold through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). It also removes the burden of traditional sales reporting and tracking practices, while enhancing data capabilities to improve service and reduce costs to the government.
"From day one, the Trump Administration has made it clear that government must work better, spend less and deliver real value to the American people," said Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum. "Fully implementing TDR will equip our contracting officers with comprehensive data on purchased items and their prices so they can negotiate effectively and serve as uncompromising fiduciaries of taxpayer dollars."
For GSA contracting officers, TDR provides the data necessary to negotiate contract details and make smarter individual buying decisions. By using this data to shop around, similar to a smart consumer, contracting officers can secure better deals, which ultimately results in savings for taxpayers. TDR contracts also require less administrative effort, compared to traditional contracts, and the program makes it easier for small businesses to participate in the GSA MAS program.
GSA values its partnership with vendors and is dedicated to ensuring key stakeholders are kept up to date on these changes.
For more information or any questions, please visit transactional data reporting.
About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Contact
press@gsa.gov
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Original text here: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/gsa-to-expand-efficiency-through-expanded-tdr-01122026
EPA Issues Pesticide Stop Sale Orders in Houston, San Antonio Inspections Found Unregistered Cleaning Products
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Pesticide Stop Sale Orders in Houston, San Antonio Inspections Found Unregistered Cleaning Products
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DALLAS, TEXAS (January 12, 2026) - In December, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 issued Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders (SSUROs) for unregistered pesticides to four companies following marketplace inspections in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), companies must register pesticides with EPA, including
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Pesticide Stop Sale Orders in Houston, San Antonio Inspections Found Unregistered Cleaning Products
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DALLAS, TEXAS (January 12, 2026) - In December, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 issued Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Orders (SSUROs) for unregistered pesticides to four companies following marketplace inspections in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), companies must register pesticides with EPA, includingcleaning products that claim to kill bacteria and other microbes. The orders were issued to AK Wholesale LLC, C.T. Grocers dba La Abarrotera, Productos Bredy USA, and Border Cash & Carry.
"EPA is cracking down on companies that sell illegal pesticides to unsuspecting customers," said Regional Administrator Scott Mason. "When you go to the store to buy antibacterial cleaners, you expect them to be safe and not pose a danger to you and your family. This action demonstrates EPA's unwavering commitment to protecting American families from the sales of illegal pesticides."
The SSUROs addressed pesticidal products labelled as Ajax Pino, Ariel Matic, Axiom Polvo Superficies, Bed Bugs No More, Clorox Blanqueador (Concentrado), Clorox Ropa, Fabuloso Ultra Frescura/Frescura Activa (various), and Salvo Multiusos. These products, which were not registered with EPA, appear to have been made in Mexico, Pakistan, or Vietnam and are considered pesticides under FIFRA due in part to the pesticidal claims made on their labels.
Under FIFRA, EPA regulates the importation of pesticides and devices to ensure only safe and compliant products are sold in the United States. EPA can take enforcement actions if a company fails to register a pesticide, including denying entry of those products and issuing notices of warning, a SSURO, and penalties to companies for illegal distribution.
EPA urges consumers to look at the labels of all pesticide products. Cleaning products that claim to kill bacteria, viruses, and microbes must have EPA registration numbers. With limited exceptions, all pesticides distributed or sold in the United States must be registered with EPA to ensure that they perform as intended and will not adversely harm people, non-target species, or the environment when used as directed.
For additional information about pesticides, visit EPA's Pesticide website.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-pesticide-stop-sale-orders-houston-san-antonio-inspections-found
EPA Closes 2025 with Significant Progress Remediating Residential Yards in the Nation's Heartland
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Closes 2025 with Significant Progress Remediating Residential Yards in the Nation's Heartland
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LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 12, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to announce significant progress remediating lead-contaminated properties throughout EPA Region 7, marking more environmental cleanup milestones in the nation's heartland. During 2025, EPA Region 7 cleaned up over 775 residential properties and removed 1,098,965 cubic yards of waste.
"The work EPA Region 7 staff
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Closes 2025 with Significant Progress Remediating Residential Yards in the Nation's Heartland
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LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 12, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to announce significant progress remediating lead-contaminated properties throughout EPA Region 7, marking more environmental cleanup milestones in the nation's heartland. During 2025, EPA Region 7 cleaned up over 775 residential properties and removed 1,098,965 cubic yards of waste.
"The work EPA Region 7 staffcompleted this year cleaning up lead from historic mining operations was no small feat," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy. "By hitting our 2025 targets, EPA is delivering on our promise to protect communities from exposure to lead and we look forward to continuing to work with our state and local partners in 2026 to ensure that our cleanup operations throughout the heartland are efficient, effective, and protective."
Removing lead across our nation is key to fulfilling EPA's core mission of protecting human health and the environment and is especially important for reducing exposure for children. Across EPA's Region 7 states, the agency has overseen the cleanup of over 29,000 residential properties and the removal and disposal of over 45 million cubic yards of waste since cleanups started at the following sites:
Old Lead Belt and the Viburnum Trend
* In 2025, EPA led, or oversaw potentially responsible parties, cleanup of 439 residential properties and the removal of 139,039 cubic yards of waste in Missouri's historic Old Lead Belt and the Viburnum Trend.
Tri-State Mining District
* In 2025, EPA led the cleanup of 97 residential properties and the removal of 927,393 cubic yards of waste in the Kansas and Missouri sections of the historic Tri-State Mining District. This number does not include cleanup efforts going on at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, since the site is being remediated by the Quapaw Nation and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Former Smelter Sites
* In 2025, EPA led the cleanup of 239 residential properties and the removal of 32,533 cubic yards of waste at former smelter sites across Region 7.
* The former smelter sites include Caney Residential Yards, Cherokee Zinc - Weir Smelter, and Former United Zinc and Associated Smelters in Kansas; and Omaha Lead in Nebraska.
In 2025, EPA Region 7 awarded $3.3 million in cooperative agreements to six county health departments throughout the Old Lead Belt, the Tri-State Mining District, and to the Douglas County Health Department in Nebraska. Cooperative agreements with county health departments help fund continued lead health education and outreach for EPA's local partners to raise awareness about elevated blood lead levels and the steps families can take to reduce potential exposure to lead.
EPA Region 7 will continue its work remediating residential yards impacted by lead mining and removing mine waste from local communities throughout the heartland. The agency is committed to fulfilling its core mission of protecting human health and the environment and looks forward to building on this throughout 2026.
Learn more about EPA Region 7
View all Region 7 news releases
Visit the Region 7 Media page
Connect with EPA Region 7 on Facebook and Instagram
Follow us on X: @EPARegion7
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-closes-2025-significant-progress-remediating-residential-yards-nations-heartland
SSA Major Management and Performance Challenges in Fiscal Year 2025
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Jan. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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SSA Major Management and Performance Challenges in Fiscal Year 2025
The Reports Consolidation Act of 2000 (Pub. L. No. 106-531) requires that Federal Inspectors General summarize and assess the most serious management and performance challenges facing Federal agencies and the agencies' progress in addressing those challenges.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has summarized and assessed the most serious management and performance challenges
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WOODLAWN, Maryland, Jan. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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SSA Major Management and Performance Challenges in Fiscal Year 2025
The Reports Consolidation Act of 2000 (Pub. L. No. 106-531) requires that Federal Inspectors General summarize and assess the most serious management and performance challenges facing Federal agencies and the agencies' progress in addressing those challenges.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has summarized and assessed the most serious management and performance challengesfacing the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the annual report. In Fiscal Year 2025, SSA OIG focused on the following management and performance challenges:
* Improve Service Delivery: SSA needs to enhance telephone, online, and frontline office services to improve the customer experience and deliver quality service. To do so, SSA must optimize staffing and address attrition to ensure it can provide the high level of customer service the public expects and deserves and support its efforts to become a digital-first organization.
* Protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of SSA's Information Systems and Data: SSA must ensure it secures its information systems and protects its sensitive data.
* Modernize Information Technology: SSA must continue modernizing its information technology to accomplish its mission as efficiently and effectively as possible.
* Improve Administration of the Disability Programs: SSA needs to improve how timely and accurately it processes disability-related workloads and improves its support for state disability determination services. Additionally, to prevent improper payments, SSA needs to ensure beneficiaries continue meeting disability eligibility factors.
* Improve the Prevention, Detection, and Recovery of Improper Payments: SSA must be a responsible steward of the funds entrusted to its care by minimizing the risk of making improper payments and recovering overpayments when they occur.
In Fiscal Year 2025, SSA restructured its workforce and increased its focus on technology advancements. Given SSA's impact on customer service and technology innovation, SSA OIG removed 'Manage Human Capital' as a standalone challenge. Instead, SSA OIG discusses human capital-related issues in each challenge. Further, as some of the challenges are interrelated, progress made in one area could lead to progress in another. For example, future modernization of SSA's information technology would likely affect both service delivery and prevention of improper payments. In Fiscal Year 2026, SSA OIG will continue focusing on these issues and assessing the environment in which SSA operates.
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REPORT: https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/042513.pdf
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Original text here: https://oig.ssa.gov/news-releases/2026-01-09-ssa-major-management-and-performance-challenges-in-fiscal-year-2025/
