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January 6, 2015
A New Year's Resolution
We’re kicking off the New Year by calling out some of the so-called pundits who have argued that too much transparency is at the root of Washington gridlock. That’s just flat wrong.
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Topics: Open Government
December 4, 2014
FOIA Reform Looking Possible in Lame Duck Congress
With one month left in the 113th Congress, FOIA reform looks more promising than ever. POGO is hopeful that the Senate will be able to move S. 2520 fast enough to see the significant reform passed into law before the new year.
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Topics: Open Government
November 24, 2014
Why Critics of Transparency Are Wrong
A new paper from the Brookings Institution argues that not only is transparency not what is holding back Congress, but that increasing openness is the best method to fight government dysfunction.
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Topics: Open Government
October 15, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Government Becomes Master of Its Data Domain
POGO was pleased to see the General Services Administration step in and buy the rights to the federal government’s two most important spending transparency databases: the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation and USASpending.gov.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
September 15, 2014
SIGAR Tells Fellow Watchdogs to Shout from the Rooftops
All too often, federal watchdogs find alarming evidence of government malfeasance, only to bury their findings in reports that are dense, hidden, or redacted. Thankfully, at least one Inspector General recognizes the value of publicity, and is urging other
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Topics: Government Accountability
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The Congressional Management Foundation offers the Gold Mouse Awards annually to members of Congress who make the most of the opportunity the digital world offers them. POGO spoke with members of Rep. Mike Honda's communications team about their award.
