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Terrorist Watchlist: FBI Should Improve Outreach Efforts to Nonfederal Users

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Commercial Aviation: Trends in Air Service to Small Communities [Reissued with revisions on Jan. 9, 2026]

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West Bank And Gaza: State's Reporting on UN Efforts to Address Problematic Textbook Content Had Gaps Before Funding Ended

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Freshwater Supply: Interior Should Continue to Identify Improvements to the Large-Scale Water Recycling Program

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Civilian Telework And Remote Work: DOD Should Evaluate Programs in Relation to Department Goals

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Food Safety: Further Action Needed to Implement Foodborne Illness Prevention Law and Assess Its Results

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