GAO tells House panel Coast Guard readiness constrained by maintenance, staffing and delayed cutter programs GAO Director Heather McLeod told the House subcommittee that cutter and aircraft availability has declined, acquisition programs are over budget and behind schedule, and workforce shortages and parts obsolescence hinder mission performance; GAO made recommendations to improve data, maintenance reporting and program management.

The Coast Guard's mission readiness is at risk as maintenance woes, soaring costs, and staffing shortages cripple its operations—what's being done to fix it?

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Homeland Security reforms emergency management and cybersecurity strategies amid rising threats DHS initiates emergency management reforms while enhancing cybersecurity and Coast Guard readiness.

The U.S. Senate is taking bold steps to reform Homeland Security, tackling pressing issues from cybersecurity threats to Coast Guard readiness.

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