Today's GAO Reports - September 18, 2007

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

Report

1. Agricultural Conservation: Farm Program Payments Are an Important Factor in Landowners' Decisions to Convert Grassland to Cropland. GAO-07-1054, September 10.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-07-1240T, September 18.  Highlights

2. DOD Civilian Personnel: Medical Policies for Deployed DOD Federal Civilians and Associated Compensation for Those Deployed, by Brenda S. Farrell, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-1235T, September 18.  Highlights

3. September 11: Improvements Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders, by Cynthia A. Bascetta, director, health care, before the Subcomittee on Health, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-07-1228T, September 18.  Highlights

4. Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate Testing of Next Generation Radiation Detection Equipment, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, and Keith A. Rhodes, chief technologist, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-07-1247T, September 18.  Highlights

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