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How GAO went from a small accounting office to Congress’ supreme auditor in 100 years

How GAO went from a small accounting office to Congress’ supreme auditor in 100 years

by Dan Hu | Dec 8, 2021 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Congress established a small accounting office 100 years ago to keep an eye on the disbursement of federal funds. But as the Government Accountability Office celebrates its centennial, the agency’s main purpose has gained clout, making...
Federal officials call for cybersecurity strategy to protect infrastructure

Federal officials call for cybersecurity strategy to protect infrastructure

by Yiming Fu | Dec 3, 2021 | National Security

WASHINGTON — In response to rising concerns of cyberattacks on the nation’s airports, pipelines and water systems, officials from federal transportation agencies discussed potential solutions Thursday to the House Transportation Committee, including mandatory...
Opportunity Zones’ tax break program left neediest communities behind, experts say

Opportunity Zones’ tax break program left neediest communities behind, experts say

by Mary Yang | Nov 17, 2021 | Living

WASHINGTON — More than 80% of nearly 9,000 low-income areas named “Opportunity Zones” as part of a 2017 tax break program received no money in 2019, federal records show. The reason: There’s no incentive for wealthy taxpayers, who receive generous tax breaks for...
‘Disaster in the making’: House Natural Resources subcommittee reviews insufficient federal oversight of offshore oil drilling operations

‘Disaster in the making’: House Natural Resources subcommittee reviews insufficient federal oversight of offshore oil drilling operations

by Henry Rogers | Oct 14, 2021 | Environment

WASHINGTON — As California grapples with a devastating oil spill off its southern coast, a House energy subcommittee met Thursday to examine inadequacies in the federal government’s oversight of the offshore oil and gas industry. An April report from the...
DHS fails to hire needed cybersecurity professionals, new GAO report says

DHS fails to hire needed cybersecurity professionals, new GAO report says

by Rhytha Zahid Hejaze | Mar 8, 2018 | Cybersecurity, Featured, National Security, Technology

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has failed to hire needed cybersecurity professionals even though it was given approval to do so by Congress in 2014, according to a report released March 8 by the Government Accountability Office. The GAO, which is the...
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STATE OF THE UNION 2018
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In a series of investigative reports, Medill on the Hill reporters uncovered threats to privacy and security in the digital age ranging from the safety of your online campaign donations to how computer hacking could impact food safety.

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