WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The United States, by virtue of Alaska, is an Arctic nation. The Coast Guard has assessed evolving risks in the region--including geopolitical tensions and climate change--and has taken steps to manage them. For example, it deployed ships to the area and participates in training exercises. But it hasn't always spent as much time as it planned for these activi  more