GAO Says Pentagon's Officer PR Program Is Legal and Ethical
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - July 31, 2009
GAO finds no problem with Pentagon PR campaign, despite issues raised in a Pulitzer-winning story.
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Government Agencies Use Twitter to Reach Citizens
By
Paul Bedard
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Amanda Ruggeri
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Washington Whispers - July 7, 2009
The GAO hopped on the Twitter bandwagon.
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Body Armor Works, GAO Expected to Say
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - June 25, 2009
An insider says the GAO will report that the military's body armor meets standards.
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Hot Docs: Prescription Painkiller Abuse on the Rise
By
Henry J. Reske
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Nation & World - March 23, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports
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On Pentagon Waste: Just Give It to Us Straight
By
Anna Mulrine
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Nation & World - March 3, 2009
Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story.
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Treating and Preventing the Heparin Problem
By
Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - December 4, 2008
The heparin scandal is a dramatic illustration of the shortcomings of our drug-safety system.
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Generic Drugs: Cheaper, Yes; Same Quality, Maybe Not
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Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - December 3, 2008
An analysis of heart drugs shows similar results, but that's not the whole picture.
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Fraud Rattles SBA Program
Money - November 11, 2008
An investigation of HUBZone revealed millions in loans to ineligible and even fake businesses.
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Walker: Don't Expect to Retire at 65
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 9, 2008
Former GAO head warns of looming debt.
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Now GAO Will Probe TV Military Pundits
By
Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - October 8, 2008
A bill before President Bush would demand the GAO review the Pentagon program.
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Not Always a Good Buy
By
Michelle Andrews
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On Health and Money - July 24, 2008
Private plans are available, but getting one isn't necessarily a good idea.
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Fuel Costs Cut Deeply Into Food Aid
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - July 7, 2008
Shipping costs rise 30 percent, adding to inefficiencies.
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Global Hunger: Blame to Go Around
By
Kent Garber
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Nation & World - May 30, 2008
The problem has only worsened since pledges were made 12 years ago.
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GAO Blasts U.S. Effort on Pakistan Safe Haven
By
Kevin Whitelaw
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Nation & World - May 22, 2008
A new report criticizes efforts against the terrorist threat from the border areas.
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GAO Faults State Nursing Home Inspections
Nation & World - May 15, 2008
The woes of nursing homes and, more importantly, those in their care continue.
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The GAO Finds Fault With Medicare Advantage
By
Michelle Andrews
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On Health and Money - March 6, 2008
The plans are supposed to save money but sometimes cost seniors more.
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A Debt Hard To Collect
By
Emma Schwartz
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Nation & World - December 13, 2007
Only 7 percent of restitution orders get paid.
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Congress Braces for a Bruising September
By
Danielle Knight
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Nation & World - August 28, 2007
A contentious debate on the future of Iraq is in the offing.
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