Read the post GAO at 100: Our Role During Times of National Crisis—The Great Depression, The Great Recession, and The Coronavirus Pandemic September 01, 2021 During times of national crisis, Congress has responded by directing funding and federal programs...
Read the post Federal COVID Relief for Small Businesses Arrived Quickly, But With Risks to Loan Programs August 10, 2021 Many of the more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S. experienced decreased revenue or...
Read the post Struggling Homeowners Get Extension, But Did COVID-19 Housing Protections Really Work? July 20, 2021 Struggling homeowners saw some additional relief in June when the White House announced an extension...
Read the post What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and How Does It Protect Consumers from Hazards? March 05, 2021 Have you ever wondered who checks to make sure that the new toy you bought for your child does not...
Read the post What Is Cyber Insurance, and Why Is It In High Demand? June 01, 2021 Large-scale cyberattacks—like those on Colonial Pipeline earlier this month and SolarWinds in...
Read the post Swift, Sustained Action Needed to Improve Federal Response to COVID-19 March 31, 2021 The nation is now in its second year of the coronavirus pandemic and still faces a number of...
Read the post A Major Eviction Moratorium Ends March 31—Then What? March 16, 2021 COVID-19 has led to widespread unemployment and financial difficulties for millions of Americans...
Read the post For Women’s History Month, Women in the Workforce and Economy March 08, 2021 Women have made significant strides in the fight for representation and equal treatment in the...
Read the post The Risks of Lead Paint and How Lead is Detected in Blood October 29, 2020 Lead exposure poses significant health risks—particularly to children whose growing bodies absorb...
Read the post How Do Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors Relate to Investing? September 03, 2020 Nonfinancial information about how companies operate can be an indicator of their long-term...
Read the post How the Small Business Administration Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities February 04, 2021 When Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in January 20, she became the first candidate elected to...
Read the post Vaccine Distribution, Supply Chain, Testing Still Present Challenges in Federal Pandemic Response January 28, 2021 Since November 2020, the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has dramatically increased, further...
