Today's Reports - March 08, 2006

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following testimonies:

Testimonies

1. Hurricane Katrina: Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness and Response to Catastrophic Disasters, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-06-442T, March 8.  Highlights

2. Paperwork Reduction Act: New Approaches Can Strengthen Information Collection and Reduce Burden, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information management, before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-06-477T, March 8.  Highlights

Reposted Testimony

1. Emergency Preparedness and Response: Some Issues and Challenges Associated with Major Emergency Incidents, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Little Hoover Commission, State of California. GAO-06-467T, February 23. [Reposted file incorporates several corrections to the text as noted on the cover]

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