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Tag Archives: PI
U.S. Postal Service’s Monopolies (video podcast)
No matter where you live in America, the U.S. Postal Service will deliver your first-class mail for the price of a stamp. To help ensure it can fulfill its mission of providing universal service, Congress granted USPS two monopolies that … Continue reading
GAO Nerds Out for Comic-Con
Is it any surprise that GAO auditors know some things about Comic-Con? (It shouldn’t be.) To mark the start of this annual convention, here’s a look at some of our work through the lens of superheroes, adventurers, and other Comic-Con … Continue reading
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July 20, 2017
Tagged aircraft tracking, amphibious combat vehicle, antiquities, ASM, aviation, Batman, body armor, Comic-Con, Cosplay, DCM, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Doctor Manhattan, Dr. Manhattan, HC, IAT, Indiana Jones, National Nuclear Security Administration, nuclear materials, PI, radar coverage, SI, Spider-man, Spiderman, Superheroes, veterans affairs, women veterans, Wonder Woman
“It was 50 years ago today…”
On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released their album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in the United States. It revolutionized modern music and helped usher in the Summer of Love. In honor of this musical and cultural milestone, the … Continue reading
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June 1, 2017
Tagged ASM, Baby Boomers, Beatles, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, Department of Defense, DOD, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, FMCI, HC, National Flood Insurance Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NFIP, NOAA, nursing homes, PI, Sgt. Pepper's, SI, V2V, weather satellites
Technology in Transit
Do you use public transportation? If so, you may have noticed that your trips are more high-tech than they used to be. That’s because transit agencies are using Intelligent Transportation Systems—like computer-aided dispatch and automatic vehicle location—to help make your … Continue reading
Housing with Supportive Services for Veterans
The Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that nearly 40,000 veterans were homeless as of January 2016—making up about 10 percent of all people experiencing homelessness. To help, the government is converting unneeded federal property into supportive housing for … Continue reading
Security of Federal Facilities Leased from Foreign Owners (Podcast)
The federal government leases space for many high-security federal agencies—such as the FBI and the DEA—which may conduct classified operations and handle sensitive data. If the spaces are in buildings owned by foreign entities, how does the government address potential … Continue reading
Smartphone Apps and Stalking
These days, wherever people go, their smartphones follow—often collecting location data along the way. You may choose to download an app to your phone to share this information. For example, an app can show your friend how far away you … Continue reading
Rural Challenges, Federal Responses
Moving to a small quiet town surrounded by nature holds appeal for many Americans. However, there are a number of unique challenges to living and working in rural communities, including purchasing homes, building in high-risk areas, and accessing high-speed Internet … Continue reading
Vehicle Safety – A Closer Look
Driving is one of the riskiest things most Americans do. There were more than 5.5 million vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2013—killing more than 32,000 people and injuring another 2.3 million. You may remember getting your car inspected for … Continue reading
