A statement of record issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives, asked GAO to report on the claims processing challenges and opportunities facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and pension program. For years, the claims process has been the subject of concern and attention within VA and by the Congress and veterans service organizations. Their concerns include long waits for decisions, large claims backlogs, and inaccurate decisions. Our work and media reports of significant discrepancies in average disability payments from state to state have also highlighted concerns over the consistency of decision making within VA. In January 2003, we designated federal disability programs, including VA's compensation and pension programs, as a high-risk area because of continuing challenges to improving the timeliness and consistency of its disability decisions and the need to modernize programs. VA's outdated disability determination process does not reflect a current view of the relationship between impairments and work capacity. Advances in medicine and technology have allowed some individuals with disabilities to live more independently and work more effectively."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Recipients of federal government contracts for services are subject to wage, hour, benefits, and safety and health standards under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965, as amended, which specifies wage rates and other labor standards for employees of contractors. SCA requires the Department of Labor (DOL) to set locally prevailing wage rates and other labor standards for employees of contractors furnishing services to the federal government. DOL's Employment Standards Administration's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers the SCA and each year determines prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates for over 300 standard service occupations in 205 metropolitan areas. SCA also authorizes DOL to enforce contractor compliance with SCA provisions. This report describes how DOL (1) establishes locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits and (2) enforces SCA."

Contains base visit information for Army Team Analyst Dean Rhody regarding Hawthorne AAP, NV (Plus one informational Packet)

Contains general notes and research for Army Team Analyst Dean Rhody regarding Ft. Eustis, VA

Contain notes and research (State and Base Input regarding recommendations) Various States- by Elizabeth Bieri of the ARMY Team.

Contains Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, KS briefings for Army Team Analyst Elizabeth Bieri

Contains notes and research (C-130 Smart Book) by Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains Mississippi Army Ammo Plant letter from Governor Barbour

Contains notes and research (Little Rock AFB, Arkansas) By Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains notes and research (Brooks City-Base, Texas) by Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains notes and research (Pittsburgh IAP ARS) Maps included-by Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains Clearinghouse Q&A for Army Team Analyst Elizabeth Bieir regarding Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant, TX

Contains previous GAO Reports regarding prior Military Base Closures

Contains Clearinghouse Q&A for relocating Army Material Command (AMC) from Fort Belvoir, VA

Contains notes and research (Niagara Falls ARS, New York) by Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains notes and research (Schenectady County Airport AGS, New York) Smart Book by Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains notes and research (Pope AFB, North Carolina) Smart Book-By Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains notes and research (Pope AFB, North Carolina) By Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team. Part I of II.

Contains notes and research (Pope AFB, North Carolina) By Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team. Part II of II.

Contains notes and research (Niagara Falls ARS, New York) By Mike Flinn of the AIR FORCE Team.

Contains information for Prime Power School at Ft. Belvoir, VA for Army Analyst Dean Rhody

Contains BRAC Smart Book for Air Force Team Analyst Mike Flinn

Contains notes and research (Fort McPherson, GA) Regional Hearing-Charlotte, NC, by Donald Manuel of the ARMY Team.

Contains notes and research of environmental working documents from Air Force Team Analyst Mike Flinn