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August 24, 2016
By Neil Gordon
SEC Secures Another Win for Whistleblower Rights
For the second time in less than a week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scored a win for whistleblower rights when it fined Health Net $340,000 for using severance agreements to silence former employees.
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August 18, 2016
POGO’s 2016 Summer Reading List
Summer is coming to an end but there’s still time to reenergize yourself with a book that matters! Take your pick of the latest books on nuclear policy, national security, or government oversight (or in some cases, lack thereof.)
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, Whistleblower Protections, Energy and Natural Resources, National Security, Financial Sector, Public Health and Science, Contract Oversight
August 9, 2016
By Neil Gordon
New Insights into DoD Luxury Villas in Afghanistan
A former employee of a controversial Pentagon task force came forward with stories—and photos—of one of the most notorious examples of wasteful spending in the Afghanistan reconstruction.
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August 8, 2016
By Carter Salis
Lack of Oversight in Missile Defense Acquisition Leads to Waste
A recent report by the Union for Concerned Scientists reveals that more than $40 billion has been spent over 15 years on a missile defense system that has questionable operational ability.
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Topics: National Security
July 18, 2016
Improper Payments: $1 Trillion of Simple Mistakes
The federal government’s improper payments have cost taxpayers over $1 trillion since 2003.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government
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