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Medicaid in Times of Crisis, and An Introduction to Our New Special Product—The Health Care Capsules
Did you know Medicaid can be used in times of crisis? From natural disasters to the pandemic, Medicaid has been used to protect groups of people and mitigate damages. In today’s WatchBlog post, we look at how Medicaid is used … Continue reading
How the Small Business Administration Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
When Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in January 20, she became the first candidate elected to President or Vice President to have attended a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). What are HBCUs, and what role have they played … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Economic Development, Education
Tagged Anna Maria Ortiz, Bill Shear, Economic Development Administration, education, Financial Markets and Community Investment, HBCU, higher education, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, SBA, Small Business Administration
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How GAO’s Recommendations Can Help the New Congress and President
What are some of the most important changes the federal government should make? Today’s WatchBlog looks at GAO’s priority recommendations for agencies—actions that warrant attention, could save large amounts of money, help Congress make decisions on major issues, and substantially … Continue reading
Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To?
In a word: yes. If you’ve ever applied for a loan, you know that banks and credit unions collect a lot of personal financial information from you, such as your income and credit history. And it’s not uncommon for lenders … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Business Regulation and Consumer Protection, Collections
Tagged Alicia Puente Cackley, Consumer Financial Protection, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer privacy, Financial Markets and Community Investment, FMCI, Information technology and cybersecurity, Nick Marinos
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Why is CDC Screening Fewer People for Breast and Cervical Cancer?
About 265,000 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer in 2017, according to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Early screening and detection of cancer, followed by prompt treatment, … Continue reading
Mapping Global Food Insecurity (Interactive Map)
Nearly 690 million people in the world are undernourished. Poor nutrition can cause a number of health complications including stunting—a condition where poor nutrition in-utero or in early childhood causes a child to be too short for their age. Stunting … Continue reading
Is it Harder for Women to Save for Retirement?
In a word: yes. On Thursday, the Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro, head of GAO, testified about the unique challenges women face saving for retirement. Among those challenges, he noted that women have longer life spans, lower … Continue reading
The Quest to Combat Insider Threats at Our Nation’s Airports
For many, the presence of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel screening passengers can bring a sense of security that nefarious actors won’t get past the airport’s checkpoints. But have you ever wondered how you are protected if the screeners or … Continue reading
The Internet of Things (video)
“Internet of Things” (IoT) generally refers to everyday devices that you can find around your house—such as thermostats, smart speakers, or refrigerators—that now connect to a network or the Internet. But, the federal government is also using this technology for … Continue reading