GAO Month in Review April 2008

About the Month in Review

The Month in Review is a comprehensive list of all reports, testimony, correspondence, and other publications issued by GAO during the previous month, grouped according to subject categories.

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Agriculture and Food

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency: GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess: GAO-08-383, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Employment

Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers: GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives: GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration: GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Energy

Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve: GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

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Environmental Protection

Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System: GAO-08-440, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border: GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals: GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Institutions

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process: GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Management

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems: GAO-08-447SP, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

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Government Operations

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008: GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Government: Additional OMB Leadership Needed to Optimize Use of New Federal Employee Identification Cards: GAO-08-292, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement: GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees: GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances: GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services: GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases: GAO-08-333, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Working to Improve Accountability in an Evolving Environment: GAO-08-720CG, April 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs: GAO-08-664T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program: GAO-08-701T, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding: GAO-08-480, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480: GAO-08-534SP, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals with Higher Incomes: GAO-08-474R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Health and Safety Information: EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products: GAO-08-265, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-673T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-283, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid Financing: Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight: GAO-08-650T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders: NIH Supports a Wide Range of Research: GAO-08-454R, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-646T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security: GAO-08-627SP, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers: GAO-08-636T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail: GAO-08-699T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Freedom of Information Act: Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed: GAO-08-344, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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International Affairs

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection: GAO-08-391, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas: GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period: GAO-08-466, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 111 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: State and Commerce Have Not Taken Basic Steps to Better Ensure U.S. Interests Are Protected: GAO-08-710T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals: GAO-08-443, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance: GAO-08-577R, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas: GAO-08-513R, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items: GAO-08-644T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

DOD Pharmacy Program: Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies: GAO-08-327, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction: GAO-08-638T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of Progress Made on Block 2006 Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight: GAO-08-608T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Increased Reliance on Service Contractors Exacerbates Long-standing Challenges: GAO-08-621T, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs: GAO-08-674T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets: GAO-08-373R, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations: GAO-08-502, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations: GAO-08-602R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-08-663R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Decision Makers: GAO-08-704R, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Travel System: Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization: GAO-08-649T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Observations on the National Industrial Security Program: GAO-08-695T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain: GAO-08-669T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command's Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain: GAO-08-252, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues: GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD's Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act: GAO-08-311, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: DOD Can Better Assess and Integrate ISR Capabilities and Oversee Development of Future ISR Requirements: GAO-08-374, March 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts: GAO-08-612R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done: GAO-08-495R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

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Natural Resources

Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in Their Efforts to Safeguard Water Supplies: GAO-08-687T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Yellowstone Bison: Interagency Plan and Agencies' Management Need Improvement to Better Address Bison-Cattle Brucellosis Controversy: GAO-08-291, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Science, Space, and Technology

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress: GAO-08-186T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Challenges in Completing and Sustaining the International Space Station: GAO-08-581T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Accuracy of Data on Federally Funded Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Could Be Improved: GAO-08-709T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks: GAO-08-402, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-516, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Social Services

Residential Facilities: State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being: GAO-08-696T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Residential Programs: Selected Cases of Death, Abuse, and Deceptive Marketing: GAO-08-713T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: GAO-08-620T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions: GAO-08-512R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement: GAO-08-652T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities: GAO-08-544R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns: GAO-08-477, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-651T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Recruitment and Retention Challenges and Efforts to Make Salaries Competitive for Nurse Anesthetists: GAO-08-647T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AT&T Corp.: B-299542.3; B-299542.4, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Accumark, Inc.: B-310814, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Angel Menendez Environmental Services, Inc.: B-310340.2, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program: B-316048, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Burns and Roe Services Corporation--Costs: B-310828.2, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Clark E. Myatt, Agency Tender Official: B-311234.2, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Doyon-American Mechanical, JV; NAJV, LLC: B-310003; B-310003.2, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eisenhower Real Estate Holdings, LLC: B-310941, March 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Fedcar Company, Ltd.: B-310980; B-310980.2; B-310980.3, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Forest Service--Light Refreshments for National Trails Day: B-310023, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gloria Kortum--Designated Employee Agent: B-311266, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IBM Corporation: B-299504; B-299504.2, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

In and Out Valet Co.: B-311141, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marshall Company, Ltd..: B-311196, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Merlin International, Inc.: B-310611, January 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NHIC Corporation: B-310801; B-310801.2, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Availability of Appropriations for Credit Monitoring Services: B-310865, April 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Potomac Electric Corporation: B-311060, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Re-Engineered Business Solutions, Inc.: B-310301.5, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture: B-311343, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tremco Incorporated--Costs: B-310927.2, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Modification to the Weighting Methodology Used to Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount: GAO-08-658R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: GAO-08-708R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Standards for E-Prescribing Under Medicare Part D and Identification of Backward Compatible Version of Adopted Standard for E-Prescribing and the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Version 8.1): GAO-08-690R, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security and Department of State: Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere: GAO-08-666R, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: GAO-08-629R, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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