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Rail authority policy to purge e-mails draws critics' ire
May 21, 2012

State Worker: Common Cause says California ballot measure puts unions at disadvantage
May 11, 2012

Common Cause says California ballot measure puts unions at disadvantage
May 11, 2012

Editorial: Area leaders bend Washington's ear
April 25, 2012

Viewpoints: Elite 'council' would have king-like powers
November 26, 2011

GAO will ask questions of California's high-speed rail plan
March 08, 2012

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U.S. Government May Make $15B on AIG
May 08, 2012 | Newsy.com

Government Auditors Critical of a Medicare Program
April 23, 2012 | Newsy.com

UPFRONT Examines Formal Challenge To 'Placeholder' Or 'Fake' Candidates
April 16, 2012 | WISN ABC 12 Milwaukee WI

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Rail authority policy to purge e-mails draws critics’ ire
May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012 - A congressional committee is investigating California's $68 billion bullet train project. The U.S. Government Accountability Office is...

Boxer Praises President Obama for Protecting Veterans from Deceptive Marketing Practices
April 30, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 27, 2012 - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), co-chair of the Senate Military Family Caucus, today praised President Obama for directing...

USDA Inspectors: Government ‘HIMP’ Plan is a Threat to Food Safety
April 05, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 5, 2012 - Today, the Government Accountability Project (GAP) is releasing evidence it has gathered from federal poultry...

Senators Seek Study on Voter ID Laws
March 02, 2012
Feb. 29, 2012 - A group of U.S. senators have asked the Government Accountability Office to study the "alarming number" of new state laws that will make it...

GAO Report Finds Feds Not Managing Own E-Waste Responsibly
March 20, 2012
March 20, 2012 - A new report, "ELECTRONIC WASTE: Actions Needed to Provide Assurance That Used Federal Electronics Are Disposed of in an Environmentally...

GAO Study Highlights Trends in Pension Reform, Challenges Nationwide
April 04, 2012
A new study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office provides additional insight into the challenges facing not only California’s pension system, but also...

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Obama to discuss economy, take time to stump in visit to Iowa next week
May 18, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
The Republican National Committee asked the Government Accountability Office to check into his travel. The fact that there's an official event in Iowa along with the campaign...

House measure on F- 16s gains ground
May 18, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
The legislation would require the Air Force to finish the analysis by October, with a review by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office within 120 days of its completion...

Congressional panel OKs plan to keep jets in Iowa
May 18, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
The Government Accountability Office would review the study. The full House now will vote on the measure. On Friday, the House also approved an amendment by Democratic Rep....

Another U. S. House panel votes to shield Des Moines' - - 132nd Fighter Wing
May 17, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
The legislation would require the Air Force to finish the analysis by October, with a review by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office within 120 days of its completion...

Government study finds flaws in government study of cost of government studies
May 13, 2012 | michellemalkin.com
Now the Government Accountability Office has reviewed the Pentagon's study and concluded in a report this week that it's a flop. The study of a study of studies began in 2010...

Obama disappoints on health reform
April 28, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
This week the Government Accountability Office reported that demonstration is on track to cost taxpayers $8.35 billion over 10 years. It is rewarding plans the agency itself...

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