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Federal Shared Services: Adoption Challenges Underscore the Need for Consistent Leadership

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FDA: Oversight Responsibilities and Funding from Fiscal Years 2008 through 2024

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Street Drug Analysis: Factors Affecting the Detection and Identification of Emerging Substances

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Law Enforcement Officers: Observations on Recruitment and Retention at the Federal, Tribal, State, and Local Levels

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Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Challenges that Hinder Maritime Security Operations

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Federal Custody: Bureau of Prisons and ICE Should Take Actions to Improve Access to Menstrual Products

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