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Forest Service Prescribed Fire Program Faces Investigation Gaps

Investigation reveals gaps in U.S. Forest Service's prescribed fire program post-wildfire. Recommendations for improvement and enhancing safety measures.

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Review of prescribed fires finds gaps in key areas as US Forest Service looks to improve safety

It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history

The Independent UK

Be Wary of the Department of Homeland Security's AI Ambitions

Americans shouldn’t count on the department to use the technology responsibly or in a limited way.

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House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.

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COVID Stimulus Money Lined the Pockets of Scammers and Fueled Inflation

Money supposedly spent to help Americans may actually have done a lot of damage.

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Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

Latin Times

Nearly $100 Billion in COVID Relief Money Remains Unspent

State governments have until the end of 2026 to spend the cash, even though Congress ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration last year.

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Byzantine Tax Laws Threaten To Make Us All Tax Cheats

The Department of Justice is suing several tax preparers for filing fraudulent returns, but even honest filers risk running afoul of tax laws.

Reason

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Urgent Infrastructure and Digital Needs Amid DEI Program Closures: GAO

A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights issues in physical and digital infrastructure

Latin Times

One reason school cyberattacks are on the rise? Schools are easy targets for hackers

School systems of every size have been hit by cyberattacks. "It's not Johnny in his room trying to break in and change his grades anymore," says one superintendent.

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US government report reveals how Discord, Roblox, Reddit and others co-operate with the FBI and Homeland Security over content like 'user-generated re-creations of mass shootings'

The Biden administration describes domestic terrorism and "the most urgent terrorism threat facing the United States."

PC Gamer

The Federal Government Doesn't Know How Many of Its Buildings Contain Asbestos

A new report from the Government Accountability Office finds that two-thirds of government-owned buildings haven't been inspected for asbestos in at least five years.

Reason

Lawmakers urge DOD to play larger role in scrutinizing mergers - Roll Call

In a new letter, two Democratic lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon about how it can step up oversight of proposed defense mergers.

Roll Call

In Congress and courts, a push for better care for trans prisoners - Roll Call

Advocates acknowledge that greater protections for transgender prisoners may have to come through the courts, rather than Congress.

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CGI Federal points finger at Atlassian bug for US government data breach

While the extent of the breach is unknown, over 6,000 GAO employees were affected.

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Key US government body says it might have been breached, with thousands of employees affected

An IT contractor was breached, resulting in stolen PII from the Government Accountability Office.

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Does your Congress need fixing? Call these former staffers - Roll Call

They left the Hill behind, but not its problems — and now they’re on a mission. Their groups are out to change the Capitol, one tweak at a time.

Space

Astronauts won't walk on the moon until 2026 after NASA delays next 2 Artemis missions

NASA announced today (Jan. 9) that its flagship Artemis 2 moon mission will be delayed until September 2025 due to technical challenges and safety concerns.

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FAA's launch mishap investigations need a rethink, government report finds

The Federal Aviation Administration should evaluate and improve the way it investigates space launch mishaps, according to a new report.

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House members seek study on state readiness for quick elections - Roll Call

A bipartisan group lawmakers have called for a study on the ability of states to quickly fill House vacancies after a mass casualty event.

International Business Times

Biden Administration Releases Policy To Seize Drug Patents Based On Price

The Biden team has released a plan for federal officials to use "march-in rights" to seize the patents of drugs they deem overpriced.

Space

NASA's Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing unlikely before 2027, GAO report finds

NASA's endeavor to return humans to the moon during the Artemis 3 mission will likely be delayed because it is jeopardized by "multiple challenges" and an ambitious schedule.

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Why is the US ramping up production of plutonium ‘pits’ for nuclear weapons?

The Pentagon is concerned about the the US nuclear arsenal’s viability, but critics worry about a renewed arms race

Ballotpedia

SCOTUS takes up second Chevron case, bump stock ban challenge

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Reason

Full Extent of COVID Fraud Will 'Never Be Known With Certainty'

A new GAO report details federal prosecutors' attempts to put the horse back in the barn.

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