Traumatic brain injury center for vets plagued by management problems

By Laurel Adams

The Pentagon’s traumatic brain injury and psychological health center for veterans has been hindered by unfocused leadership, slow hiring, a

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Report alleges problems in military’s brain injury study in Iraq

By Jeremy Borden

Alleged traumatic brain injury research misconduct investigated by Pentagon

By Nick Schwellenbach

Watchdog interference: Inspectors General say agencies hinder investigations

By John Solomon and Amy Biegelsen

Top lawmaker urges Obama to fill gov’t watchdog jobs

By John Solomon

Excerpts from this story referencing "Inspector General":

"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.NATIONAL SECURITYThe National-Geospat …"

Taxpayers foot bill for oil and gas well cleanup on federal land

By Laurel Adams

Oil and gas companies producing on federal land are required to pay a bond to the Bureau of Land Management, which serves as an incentive fo

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Geithner's threat to tap congressional retirement funds rings hollow

By John Aloysius Farrell

FACT CHECK: Biden bungles talking point on debt

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Debt default 'danger' revisited

By FactCheck.Org

Reform reading: SEIU, ProPublica, Columbia Law School

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"… airs and improvements. A total of $452,000 in grant money was questioned. (Inspector General USDA) …"

From Social Security to tourism, government shutdown would affect public

By Laurel Adams

A government shutdown looks increasingly likely as Democrats and Republicans fail to reach an agreement on the federal budget. A report by t

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Navy’s small ship program criticized by GAO

By Julie Vorman

Fact Check: The (high) price of a shutdown

By Keith Epstein

DOD struggles with medical e-records system

By Laurel Adams

DOE accused of violating federal hiring rules

By Julie Vorman

Excerpts from this story referencing "Inspector General":

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"… y fragile, dependent children to inappropriately shift costs to Medicaid. (Inspector General HHS) …"

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445,000 illegal immigrants arrested at SW border

By Laurel Adams

The Border Patrol reported stricter security along the Southwest border with Mexico, as 873 miles of the 2,000-mile border reached a higher

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About 46,400 immigrants claiming U.S. children deported in six months

By Susan Ferriss

Lack of progress on immigration reform

By The Center for Public Integrity

FACT CHECK: Romney’s ‘magnet’ charge attracts scrutiny

By FactCheck.Org

Facts American adults can learn from undocumented kids

By Susan Ferriss

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Education staff has shrunk as responsibilities ballooned

By Laurel Adams

The Department of Education has one of the largest discretionary budgets, $160 billion, and is responsible for more than 200 grants programs

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Top lawmaker urges Obama to fill gov’t watchdog jobs

By John Solomon

Watchdog interference: Inspectors General say agencies hinder investigations

By John Solomon and Amy Biegelsen

Grassley asks for independent investigator to probe ATF

By John Solomon

Confusing overlap in government assistance programs

By Laurel Adams

Excerpts from this story referencing "Inspector General":

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Army reserve medics spread too thin in war zones

By Laurel Adams

The long-term involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq has stressed the military’s medical professionals, causing gaps in medical coverage and un

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DOE accused of violating federal hiring rules

By Julie Vorman

SEC too lenient with secrecy requests, says watchdog

By Julie Vorman

Pentagon’s annual financial report still unreliable, inconsistent

By Julie Vorman

Federal courthouse security guards failed to detect mock bombs

By Julie Vorman

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Lack of contract oversight puts billions at risk

By Laurel Adams

Federal agencies are increasingly reliant on contractors but many struggle to manage them and therefore expose billions in taxpayer dollars

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Pentagon contracting audit chief removed following critical Senate hearing

By Nick Schwellenbach

Most contract awards posted on Pentagon Website omit key information

By Julie Vorman

Pentagon’s contract examiners need to cooperate

By Julie Vorman

Pentagon contract for M-RAPS is ahead of schedule

By Laurel Adams

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"… he company owner will pay $15 million and faces two years in prison. (USDA Inspector General) …"

Only 32 miles of U.S.-Canada border are secure

By Laurel Adams

Only 32 miles of the 4,000-mile border between the U.S. and Canada had reached an acceptable level of security last year, according to a Gov

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$30 billion virtual border fence faces problems

By The Center for Public Integrity

U.S.-Mexico "virtual fence" plagued by problems

By Laurel Adams

Poor retention of counterterrorism staff

By The Center for Public Integrity

Science panel has “low confidence” in Homeland Security’s risk analyses

By Amy Biegelsen

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"… , impeding their efforts to manage project costs and review invoices. (EPA Inspector General)MISC.The simple act of identifying and replacing aging computers at the In …"

Pentagon’s anti-trafficking efforts need improvement

By Laurel Adams

For the past 10 years, the Pentagon has required a clause against human-trafficking on military contracts, but a review by the inspector gen

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U.S. Embassy contractors in Saudi Arabia may be abusing employees

By Nick Schwellenbach

Contractor that was subject of iWatch News story reaches settlement with government

By Corbin Hiar

Not-so-hot off the press: Human trafficking report

By Amy Biegelsen

Our youngest killers

By Sarah Favot, Kirsten Berg and Jenna Ebersole

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.MISC.The National Oceanic and Atmosph …"

Pentagon criticized for falling short on efficiencies

By Laurel Adams

The Department of Defense spends billions of dollars every year to maintain contract management, finances, and weapon acquisition. A report

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Most contract awards posted on Pentagon Website omit key information

By Julie Vorman

Pentagon’s annual financial report still unreliable, inconsistent

By Julie Vorman

Pentagon’s military inventory needs better housekeeping

By Laurel Adams

DOD struggles with medical e-records system

By Laurel Adams

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"… by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other government entities.ENVIRONMENTIdentifying the origin of …"

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