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Federal Protective Service: Actions Needed to...
The Federal Protective Service (FPS) oversees security at thousands of federal buildings, but major issues in guard oversight and technology hinder its effectiveness. FPS contract guards failed to detect prohibited…
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DOD Real Property: Actions Needed to Improve...
The Department of Defense (DOD) oversees one of the largest real property portfolios in the federal government, but challenges persist in managing underutilized and excess facilities. Inconsistent reporting across military…
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Air Traffic Control: FAA Actions Urgently Needed...
The FAA faces urgent challenges in modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system, with nearly 40% of its systems deemed unsustainable and critical to national airspace safety. Delays in upgrading…
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Aging and Wildfire Risk to Communities
As wildfires grow more intense and frequent, an aging population is increasingly at risk, especially in rural and wildland-urban interface areas. This report highlights how older adults disproportionately live in…
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Federal Tools for Production and Preservation of...
Affordable rental housing remains a critical need, and federal programs play a key role in expanding and preserving this vital resource. Over the decades, a combination of direct subsidies, tax…
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Sustainable Building Technologies
With over 130 million buildings in the U.S. consuming 40% of the nation’s energy and contributing to over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable building technologies are gaining momentum. Innovations…
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Disaster Contracting: Opportunities Exist for FEMA...
FEMA plays a crucial role in disaster response, but recent reviews have highlighted gaps in contract oversight that could impact efficiency and accountability. With over $10 billion obligated for disaster-related…
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Shaping the U.S. Space Launch Market: Extending...
The U.S. currently leads the global space launch market, with SpaceX dominating five out of every six American launches. While this leadership reflects technological innovation and reliability, it also highlights…
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Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025
Curious about how transportation shapes our daily lives and the environment? The Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025 is packed with key statistics on everything from highway travel to greenhouse gas…
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Implementing Zero Trust in the US Government
US government IT leaders are navigating a critical phase in cybersecurity, with agencies nearing the completion of their ambitious Zero Trust goals. Despite reaching implementation rates in the “high 90%…
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Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2024
The Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2024 provides a detailed look at the state of the U.S. transportation system, highlighting key trends in infrastructure, safety, and sustainability. This 30th-anniversary edition explores…
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Annual Review: Stories of Transportation...
Innovation in transportation isn’t just about moving people and goods—it’s about building a safer, more efficient, and resilient future. The U.S. DOT Volpe Center has spent over five decades pioneering…
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Resilience Planning: What Communities Can Do to...
When disaster strikes, communities that plan ahead are better equipped to recover quickly and minimize damage. The Resilience Planning report by HUD highlights how communities can integrate resilience into long-term…
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BEAD Needs All Technologies to Succeed
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is at a crossroads, and embracing a technology-neutral approach could be the key to connecting every American efficiently. While fiber-optic networks have…
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Task Force on Digital Consolidation
The digital world is now as essential to daily life as the physical one, driving economies, shaping national security, and connecting people in unprecedented ways. However, the increasing consolidation of…
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