Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The disastrous hurricanes that have struck the Gulf Coast and Eastern seaboard in recent years--including Katrina, Rita, Ivan, and Isabel--have focused attention on federal flood management efforts. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), established in 1968, provides property owners with some insurance coverage for flood damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security is responsible for managing the NFIP. This testimony offers information from past GAO work on (1) the financial structure of the NFIP; (2) why the NFIP insures properties for repetitive flood losses and the impact on NFIP resources; and (3) compliance with requirements for mandatory purchase of NFIP policies. The testimony also discusses recommendations from a report GAO is issuing today on FEMA's oversight and management of the NFIP."

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission requesting a COBRA run associated with the closure of Naval Air Station Brunswick.

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The United States, along with coalition partners and various international organizations, has undertaken a challenging and costly effort to stabilize and rebuild Iraq following multiple wars and decades of neglect by the former regime. This enormous effort is taking place in an unstable security environment, concurrent with Iraqi efforts to complete a constitutional framework for establishing a permanent government. The United States' goal is to help the Iraqi government develop a democratic, stable, and prosperous country, at peace with itself and its neighbors, a partner in the war against terrorism, enjoying the benefits of a free society and a market economy. In this testimony, GAO discusses (1) the funding used to rebuild and stabilize Iraq and (2) the challenges that the United States faces in its rebuilding and stabilization efforts. This statement is based on several reports GAO has issued to the Congress over the past three months. In July, we issued two reports on (1) the status of funding and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and (2) the use of private security providers in Iraq. We issued two additional reports in September on (1) U.S. reconstruction efforts in …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since 1969, when Congress established the Black Lung Program as a temporary federal program to provide benefits for coal miners disabled by pneumoconiosis (black lung disease), the federal government has played an ever-increasing role in providing benefits to individuals injured as result of exposure to harmful substances. Although the Black Lung Program was initially designed to end in 1976, when state workers' compensation programs were to provide these benefits, it was amended to make it an ongoing federal program. Since that time, Congress has enacted several additional programs to provide benefits to individuals injured by exposure to such things as radiation and beryllium, a substance used in nuclear weapons production. In addition, the role of the federal government in many of these compensation programs has expanded over time. Most recently, legislative proposals have been introduced in the Senate and the House that would add asbestos to the list of substances for which federally administered compensation programs have been established. As Congress considers legislation to establish a compensation program for those injured by asbestos exposure, Congress asked us to provide information on four existing federal compensation programs: …

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The insurance sector is a key part of the U.S. financial sector, particularly following a terrorist attack or other disaster where there has been loss of life and damage to property. To determine the insurance sector's preparedness to protect and recover critical insurance operations, GAO was asked to (1) describe the potential effects of disruptions to the operations of insurers, state insurance regulators, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC); (2) identify actions taken by those organizations to protect and restore their operations; and (3) assess the extent to which regulations require reviews of insurer efforts in these areas."

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In the wake of Hurricane Isabel in 2003, GAO was mandated by the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 to report on issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and its oversight and management by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Private insurance companies sell NFIP policies and adjust claims, while a private program contractor helps FEMA administer the NFIP. To address this mandate, this report assesses (1) the statutory and regulatory limitations on coverage for homeowners under the NFIP; (2) FEMA's role in monitoring and overseeing the NFIP; (3) FEMA's response to concerns regarding NFIP payments for Hurricane Isabel claims; and (4) the status of FEMA's implementation of provisions of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004. Although impacts from Hurricane Katrina were not part of the report's scope, GAO recognizes that this disaster presents the NFIP with unprecedented challenges."

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding Closure of Reston 1, 2 and 3

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding Pope AFB, NC

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding Buckley Annex

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding assuming MDA moves to Redstone Arsenal, AL

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding DFAS facility code

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding medical facilities

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Dick Army and Ronald Dellums presenting their views regarding the nation's naval aviation mission and views regarding NAS Oceana/NAS Cecil Field issue

Department of Defense Clearinghouse Response: DoD Clearinghouse response to a letter from the BRAC Commission regarding COBRA run that realigns HRSC-Northeast by relocating the Civilian Personnel Office to HRSC-Southeast

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Dan Coats of King and Spaulding LLP to Adm Gehman dtd 18 Aug 05 regarding Naval Support Activity Crane, IN.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from John Infantino, Chief Executive Manager, Federal Development, LLC to Chairman Principi and Commissioners dtd 18 Aug 05 regarding Fort Monmouth.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Former President Jimmy Carter to Chairman Principi dtd 15 August 05 regarding the New London Submarine Base.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from South Dakota Sen. Johnson, Sen. Thune, Gov. Rounds, Rep. Herseth to Chairman Principi dtd 17 Aug 05 regarding Ellsworth AFB. Letter from retired USAF Gen. Loh is enclosed.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Pennsylvania Rep Tim Murphy to Chairman Principi dtd 18 Aug 05 regarding the Charles E. Kelly Support Center, PA.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Sen. DeWine, Sen. Voinovich, Rep. Brown, Rep. LaTourette, Rep. Kucinich, Rep. Jones dtd 11 Aug 2005 regarding DFAS Cleveland, OH.

Executive Correspondence - Fax from Texas Rep. Bonilla to Chairman Principi dtd 15 Aug 05 regarding the Cryptologic Systems Group at Lackland AFB.

Approximately 350 Letters from concerned citzens regarding the proposed closure of NSWC Crane and CAAA

Base Visit Trip Report - Defense Finance and Accounting Center (DFAS) Denver, CO on 3 Aug 2005