GAO Month in Review April 2008

About the Month in Review

The Month in Review is a comprehensive list of all reports, testimony, correspondence, and other publications issued by GAO during the previous month, grouped according to subject categories.

Top 10 list of significant work made publicly available in the last month http://www.gao.gov/press/topten.html

Agriculture and Food

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency: GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess: GAO-08-383, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

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Employment

Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers: GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives: GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration: GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

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Energy

Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve: GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Environmental Protection

Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System: GAO-08-440, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border: GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals: GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Institutions

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process: GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Management

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems: GAO-08-447SP, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

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Government Operations

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008: GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Government: Additional OMB Leadership Needed to Optimize Use of New Federal Employee Identification Cards: GAO-08-292, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement: GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees: GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances: GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services: GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases: GAO-08-333, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Working to Improve Accountability in an Evolving Environment: GAO-08-720CG, April 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs: GAO-08-664T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program: GAO-08-701T, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding: GAO-08-480, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480: GAO-08-534SP, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)

Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals with Higher Incomes: GAO-08-474R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Health and Safety Information: EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products: GAO-08-265, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-283, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-673T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Financing: Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight: GAO-08-650T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders: NIH Supports a Wide Range of Research: GAO-08-454R, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-646T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security: GAO-08-627SP, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers: GAO-08-636T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail: GAO-08-699T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Freedom of Information Act: Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed: GAO-08-344, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text

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International Affairs

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection: GAO-08-391, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas: GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period: GAO-08-466, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 106 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: State and Commerce Have Not Taken Basic Steps to Better Ensure U.S. Interests Are Protected: GAO-08-710T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals: GAO-08-443, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance: GAO-08-577R, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas: GAO-08-513R, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items: GAO-08-644T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

DOD Pharmacy Program: Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies: GAO-08-327, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction: GAO-08-638T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of Progress Made on Block 2006 Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight: GAO-08-608T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Increased Reliance on Service Contractors Exacerbates Long-standing Challenges: GAO-08-621T, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs: GAO-08-674T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets: GAO-08-373R, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations: GAO-08-502, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations: GAO-08-602R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-08-663R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Decision Makers: GAO-08-704R, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Travel System: Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization: GAO-08-649T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Observations on the National Industrial Security Program: GAO-08-695T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain: GAO-08-669T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command's Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain: GAO-08-252, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues: GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD's Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act: GAO-08-311, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: DOD Can Better Assess and Integrate ISR Capabilities and Oversee Development of Future ISR Requirements: GAO-08-374, March 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts: GAO-08-612R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done: GAO-08-495R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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Natural Resources

Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in Their Efforts to Safeguard Water Supplies: GAO-08-687T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Yellowstone Bison: Interagency Plan and Agencies' Management Need Improvement to Better Address Bison-Cattle Brucellosis Controversy: GAO-08-291, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

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Science, Space, and Technology

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress: GAO-08-186T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Challenges in Completing and Sustaining the International Space Station: GAO-08-581T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Accuracy of Data on Federally Funded Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Could Be Improved: GAO-08-709T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks: GAO-08-402, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Space Acquisitions: DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-516, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Social Services

Residential Facilities: State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being: GAO-08-696T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Residential Programs: Selected Cases of Death, Abuse, and Deceptive Marketing: GAO-08-713T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: GAO-08-620T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions: GAO-08-512R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement: GAO-08-652T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities: GAO-08-544R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns: GAO-08-477, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-651T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Recruitment and Retention Challenges and Efforts to Make Salaries Competitive for Nurse Anesthetists: GAO-08-647T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AT&T Corp.: B-299542.3; B-299542.4, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Accumark, Inc.: B-310814, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Angel Menendez Environmental Services, Inc.: B-310340.2, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program: B-316048, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Burns and Roe Services Corporation--Costs: B-310828.2, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Clark E. Myatt, Agency Tender Official: B-311234.2, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Doyon-American Mechanical, JV; NAJV, LLC: B-310003; B-310003.2, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eisenhower Real Estate Holdings, LLC: B-310941, March 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Fedcar Company, Ltd.: B-310980; B-310980.2; B-310980.3, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Forest Service--Light Refreshments for National Trails Day: B-310023, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gloria Kortum--Designated Employee Agent: B-311266, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IBM Corporation: B-299504; B-299504.2, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

In and Out Valet Co.: B-311141, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marshall Company, Ltd..: B-311196, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Merlin International, Inc.: B-310611, January 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NHIC Corporation: B-310801; B-310801.2, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Availability of Appropriations for Credit Monitoring Services: B-310865, April 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Potomac Electric Corporation: B-311060, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Re-Engineered Business Solutions, Inc.: B-310301.5, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture: B-311343, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tremco Incorporated--Costs: B-310927.2, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Modification to the Weighting Methodology Used to Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount: GAO-08-658R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: GAO-08-708R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Standards for E-Prescribing Under Medicare Part D and Identification of Backward Compatible Version of Adopted Standard for E-Prescribing and the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Version 8.1): GAO-08-690R, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security and Department of State: Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere: GAO-08-666R, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: GAO-08-629R, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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