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GAO Says Pentagon's Officer PR Program Is Legal and Ethical

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 31, 2009

GAO finds no problem with Pentagon PR campaign, despite issues raised in a Pulitzer-winning story. more >>

Government Agencies Use Twitter to Reach Citizens

By Paul Bedard and Amanda Ruggeri - Washington Whispers - July 7, 2009

The GAO hopped on the Twitter bandwagon. more >>

Body Armor Works, GAO Expected to Say

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 25, 2009

An insider says the GAO will report that the military's body armor meets standards. more >>

Hot Docs: Prescription Painkiller Abuse on the Rise

By Henry J. Reske - Nation & World - March 23, 2009

Today's selection of timely reports more >>

On Pentagon Waste: Just Give It to Us Straight

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 3, 2009

Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story. more >>

Treating and Preventing the Heparin Problem

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Heart to Heart - December 4, 2008

The heparin scandal is a dramatic illustration of the shortcomings of our drug-safety system. more >>

Generic Drugs: Cheaper, Yes; Same Quality, Maybe Not

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Heart to Heart - December 3, 2008

An analysis of heart drugs shows similar results, but that's not the whole picture. more >>

Fraud Rattles SBA Program

Money - November 11, 2008

An investigation of HUBZone revealed millions in loans to ineligible and even fake businesses. more >>

Walker: Don't Expect to Retire at 65

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - October 9, 2008

Former GAO head warns of looming debt. more >>

Now GAO Will Probe TV Military Pundits

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 8, 2008

A bill before President Bush would demand the GAO review the Pentagon program. more >>

Long-Term Care Insurance: Not Always a Good Buy

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - July 24, 2008

Private plans are available, but getting one isn't necessarily a good idea. more >>

Fuel Costs Cut Deeply Into Food Aid

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - July 7, 2008

Shipping costs rise 30 percent, adding to inefficiencies. more >>

Global Hunger: Blame to Go Around

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - May 30, 2008

The problem has only worsened since pledges were made 12 years ago. more >>

GAO Blasts U.S. Effort on Pakistan Safe Haven

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - May 22, 2008

A new report criticizes efforts against the terrorist threat from the border areas. more >>

GAO Faults State Nursing Home Inspections

Nation & World - May 15, 2008

The woes of nursing homes and, more importantly, those in their care continue. more >>

The GAO Finds Fault With Medicare Advantage

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - March 6, 2008

The plans are supposed to save money but sometimes cost seniors more. more >>

A Debt Hard To Collect

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - December 13, 2007

Only 7 percent of restitution orders get paid. more >>

Congress Braces for a Bruising September

By Danielle Knight - Nation & World - August 28, 2007

A contentious debate on the future of Iraq is in the offing. more >>