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Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO

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While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

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The U.S. Postal Service is Losing Money. What Can Be Done to Help It?

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When Grandparents and Other Relatives Step Up to Care for Children

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For Veterans Starting a New Business and New Life, Federal Programs Could Help With Financial Hurdles

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AI Is Changing Home Buying and Renting—But Not Always for the Better

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Stolen SNAP Benefits Cost Beneficiaries Millions

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Who Benefits from Health Savings Accounts?

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Allegations of Employee Misconduct in Federal Prisons Are on the Rise. What’s Being Done About It?

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Health Care is Becoming More Consolidated—Including Physicians. What Effect Is It Having?

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Why are Urban Hospitals Closing and What Happens After They Do?

Auditing a Crisis—How GAO Helps Improve the Federal Response Now and in the Future

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