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July 28, 2014
U.S. Efforts to Standup Afghan Air Force Still Falling Down
Congress and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction are recommending that the Pentagon halt transfers of additional C-130s because current aircraft are not being fully utilized.
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Topics: National Security
July 2, 2014
C-27A Shining Example of the Billions Wasted in Afghanistan
The $486 million G222 aircraft program demonstrates how wasteful and dubious American efforts at equipping the Afghan Air Force have been to date.
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Topics: National Security
May 22, 2014
Energy Secretary Announces Commission to Study National Labs
The Secretary of Energy has announced nine scientific experts who will spend the next year reviewing the effectiveness of Department of Energy laboratories.
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Topics: Energy and Natural Resources
May 21, 2014
What's Happening With the Biggest Bill of the Year
This week, the House of Representatives is considering its annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes more than $600 billion in national security spending and sets defense policies for Fiscal Year 2015.
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Topics: National Security
May 21, 2014
DoD IG Narrowing Whistleblower Protections
The DoD IG must reconsider its ruling that restricts who can receive a protected disclosure from contractor employees. The IG is ignoring the law and making it more difficult for whistleblowers to expose waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
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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.
