Horse welfare report released

07/05/11 The North Platte Telegraph A 68-page report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office regarding issues surrounding the closure of horse processing facilities has finally been released. "Horse Welfare: Action Needed to Address Unintended Consequences from Cessation of Domestic Slaughter" was presented to Congressional committees Wednesday. It was supposed to be turned in over a year ago.

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Retirees risk outliving savings, GAO study warns

07/04/11 Retirees may have to delay Social Security benefits and buy an annuity to have enough money for retirement, a federal government study suggests. "The risk that retirees will outlive their assets is a growing challenge," according to a study from the Government Accountability Office released Friday.

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Report raises questions about EPA's 2008 perchlorate decision

07/13/11 The Bush White House played a role in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's controversial 2008 decision not to regulate the drinking water contaminant perchlorate, according to a congressional watchdog agency. In a report released Tuesday, the U.S. Government Accountability Office...

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