America's Fiscal Future
GAO-08-204CG: Published: Oct 16, 2007. Publicly Released: Oct 16, 2007.
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This is a Comptroller General Presentation delivered to the Institutional Investor's Public Funds Symposium in Washington, D.C. on October 16, 2007. Major topics include: federal spending for mandatory and discretionary programs, fiscal challenges faced by state and local governments, key elements for economic security in retirement, social security reform, and potential health care reform approaches.
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Defense Real Property:
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Management Report:
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Aug 6, 2020
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Federal Financial Management:
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Civil Monetary Penalties:
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