GAO creates team to help Congress better assess agencies’ science and tech

Facebook is not the only thing unclear to members of Congress dealing with a growing level of science and technology in the work of agencies they oversee.

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Facebook is not the only thing unclear to members of Congress dealing with a growing level of science and technology in the work of agencies they oversee. To better serve those who rely on its assessments, the Government Accountability Office has established a Science, Technology, Assessment and Analytics Team. It has a long list of duties. GAO Chief Scientist and Managing Director, Tim Persons, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.

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