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Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Improvements Needed to Meet Statutory Requirements and Engage Stakeholders
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Improvements Needed to Meet Statutory Requirements and Engage Stakeholders

Fast Facts

The U.S. faces constantly-evolving threats--e.g., terrorism and cyberattacks. Every 4 years, the Department of Homeland Security must examine and, as needed, update the nation's homeland security strategy to ensure it's consistent with national and departmental plans and priorities.

DHS didn't meet legal requirements for the 2023 review. For example, the review's report ... Show Full Article

Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover Ridership Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover Ridership Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fast Facts

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many riders stopped using public transit. Commuter rail, an alternative to driving between suburbs and city centers, was hit particularly hard.

As of December 2024, a majority of the nation's 31 commuter rail systems were running at close to pre-pandemic levels. But most systems continued to face lower ridership and higher operating costs. Increases in federal ... Show Full Article

Highway Funding: Information on Variables for Potential New Formula Grant Programs
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Highway Funding: Information on Variables for Potential New Formula Grant Programs

Fast Facts

Each year, the Department of Transportation distributes billions of dollars to Tribes, states, and localities to build and repair road infrastructure. Most of these funds are distributed by formula grant programs, which use variables to calculate how much money recipients receive.

As Congress develops new surface transportation legislation, it could create new formula programs. We surveyed current ... Show Full Article

Veterans' Community Care: VA Needs Improved Oversight of Behavioral Health Medical Records and Provider Training
WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Veterans' Community Care: VA Needs Improved Oversight of Behavioral Health Medical Records and Provider Training

Fast Facts

Medical providers at the VA can refer veterans to behavioral health providers outside VA for treatment of conditions like depression. These providers should send medical records back to VA after caring for a veteran. Such exchanges help ensure that a veteran receives coordinated care.

We found that VA doesn't monitor whether these records are sent back, and a significant ... Show Full Article

Nonprofit Drug Companies: Information on Funding, Drug Types, Challenges, and Reported Effect
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Nonprofit Drug Companies: Information on Funding, Drug Types, Challenges, and Reported Effect

Fast Facts

Nonprofit drug companies in the U.S. aim to lower drug prices or ease shortages. They are supported by donations and revenue from sales and set their prices at a level to cover their expenses.

Three of the 7 companies we reviewed currently have products on the market, including surgical injections and a nasal spray to reverse drug overdoses. One uses long-term purchasing contracts with ... Show Full Article