Defense Weather Satellites: Analysis of Alternatives Is Useful for Certain Capabilities, but Ineffective Coordination Limited Assessment of Two Critical Capabilities, GAO-16-252R: Published: Mar 10, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2016. Emergency Communications: Actions Needed to Better Coordinate Federal Efforts in the National Capital Region, GAO-16-249: Published: Mar 10, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2016. Energy… Continue Reading
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Google Flights
“You can start using Google Flights in Google Search from your mobile device, tablet, or computer. Google Flights helps you find the best deals and routes for air travel.” Users may discover destinations without choosing specific travel destinations or dates – users may choose to travel during a specific season, combined with range of dates… Continue Reading
Opportunity Project – working together to increase opportunity by harnessing the power of data
“In early 2016, the White House, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development facilitated a process in which tech developers worked with subject matter experts and cities to build digital tools that help families, community leaders, local officials, and the media to access what they need to thrive. This effort… Continue Reading
Sales of Cars and Car Parts Dealers at $1 Trillion
“Car and car parts dealers (NAICS 441) had sales of $1.0 trillion, representing an increase of 6.5 percent over the previous year, according to new statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2014 Annual Retail Trade Survey. Statistics presented for the entire retail trade sector show (NAICS 44-45) food services and drinking places (NAICS… Continue Reading
GAO Reports – Data Center Consolidation, DOE Loan Programs, Explosives Detection Canines, Navy and Coast Guard Shipbuilding, Nonemergency Medical Transportation
Data Center Consolidation: Agencies Making Progress, but Planned Savings Goals Need to Be Established, GAO-16-323: Published: Mar 3, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 3, 2016. DOE Loan Programs: Information on Implementation of GAO Recommendations and Program Costs, GAO-16-150T: Published: Mar 3, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 3, 2016. Explosives Detection Canines: TSA Has Enhanced Its Canine Program,… Continue Reading
GAO Reports – Credit Reform, Federal Health Care Center, Immigration Detention, Federal Vehicles
Credit Reform: Current Method to Estimate Credit Subsidy Costs Is More Appropriate for Budget Estimates Than a Fair Value Approach, GAO-16-41: Published: Jan 29, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 29, 2016. Federal Health Care Center: VA and DOD Need to Address Ongoing Difficulties and Better Prepare for Future Integrations, GAO-16-280: Published: Feb 29, 2016. Publicly Released:… Continue Reading
GAO Reports – Hardrock Mining, Health Care Fraud, Military Enlisted Aides, Unaccompanied Children, DOD Service Acquisition, Military Base Closures
Hardrock Mining: BLM and Forest Service Have Taken Some Actions to Expedite the Mine Plan Review Process but Could Do More, GAO-16-165: Published: Jan 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 2016. Health Care Fraud: Information on Most Common Schemes and the Likely Effect of Smart Cards, GAO-16-216: Published: Jan 22, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 22,… Continue Reading
Motor Vehicle Deaths Increase by Largest Percent in 50 Years
“Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths were 8% higher in 2015 than they were in 2014 – the largest year-over-year percent increase in 50 years. The Council estimates 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads, and 4.4 million were seriously injured, meaning 2015 likely was the deadliest driving year since… Continue Reading
GAO Reports – Missile Defense, Transportation Security
Missile Defense: Assessment of DOD’s Reports on Status of Efforts and Options for Improving Homeland Missile Defense, GAO-16-254R: Published: Feb 17, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 17, 2016: “Although DOD’s reports described the benefits of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) ongoing efforts to improve homeland missile defense, GAO found that MDA faces risks and challenges pursuing… Continue Reading
Rail Map online
“RailMapOnline.com provides interactive maps of past and present railways. Click on the maps to start exploring.” [UK and USA] Continue Reading
GAO Reports – DOD Counterfeit Parts, Defense Logistics, International Remittances, Medicaid Nonemergency Transportation
Counterfeit Parts: DOD Needs to Improve Reporting and Oversight to Reduce Supply Chain Risk, GAO-16-236: Published: Feb 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 16, 2016. Defense Logistics: Enhanced Policy and Procedures Needed to Improve Management of Sensitive Conventional Ammunition, GAO-16-202: Published: Feb 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Feb 16, 2016. International Remittances: Actions Needed to Address Unreliable… Continue Reading
Bridges, highways, roads in America in critical disrepair
A Country Breaking Down, Elizabeth Drew, The New York Review of Books: “The near-total failure of our political institutions to invest for the future, eschewing what doesn’t yield the quick payoff, political and physical, has left us with hopelessly clogged traffic, at risk of being on a bridge that collapses, or on a train that… Continue Reading
