Three Weak Points In Immigration And Customs Agency, Says Expert

Richard Stana, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues within the Government Accountability Office, says there are three weak points he encountered in the way the border is protected from illegal smuggling. (0:33)

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Government Agencies To Help Halt Mexican Gun Trafficking

Jeff Ford, the Director for International Affairs and Trade at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, speaks about what the government agencies are doing to stop the gun trafficking in Mexico. (0:27)
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Illegal Arms Trade In Mexico Finally Getting Attention Says GAO Official

Jeff Ford, the Director for International Affairs and Trade at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, says the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies have finally realized the importance of halting the illegal arms trade in Mexico (0:45)
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U.S. Works With Mexican Government To Trace Illegal Arms

Jeff Ford, Director for International Affairs and Trade at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, speaks about working with the Mexican government to trace illegal guns confiscated by the Mexican government. It is a step that is vital in fighting the illegal arms trade (0:23)
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Treasury Department lacks strategy to monitor TARP funds

Acting Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office discusses a reported recently issued by his office that judged the Treasury Department did not have a strategy to limit executive compensation or confirm that their spending complied with legislation (0:44).
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Rep. Faleomavaega says e-waste is mishandled

Rep. Eni Faleomavaega explains the problems from beginning to end regarding the export of e-waste. (0:45)
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DoD spokesman: Tanker fleet is ancient

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell speaks about the Government Accountability Office report that sided with a protest lodged by Boeing over a government contract for a refueling tanker given to a competitor. Morrell says that the process of this procurement has gone on seven years too long and that the GAO report is holding up the process even further. (0:28)
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DOD has "failed the war fighter"

At a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting to discuss the acquisition of major weapons systems by the Department of Defense, Katherine Schinasi of the Government Accountability Office says that the DOD has “failed the war fighter” by delivering capability late and in fewer quantities than planned. She also said that when equipment is delivered, it is not what is needed for current operations. (0:18)
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