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February 26, 2015
Secrecy Exposes Government to Shady Dealings
Operating in the dark could make the NSA and other intelligence agencies prone to fraud and corruption. Labor overcharging by contract employees of the NSA might only be the tip of the iceberg.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
February 12, 2015
By Neil Gordon
Waste Disposal in Afghanistan: The Final Word
The military's approach to solid waste disposal in Afghanistan was “haphazard and reactive,” not to mention health-endangering, according to a new report.
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Topics: Government Accountability
December 17, 2014
Year-End Spending Bill Loaded with Pork and Boondoggles
In its rush to recess for the year, Congress enacted a massive $1.1 trillion spending bill, called the "cromnibus," which funded gobs of pork at the Pentagon and Department of Energy.
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Topics: National Security
December 9, 2014
POGO Asks Pentagon for Better Tracking of Service Contracts
DoD is shirking its legal responsibilities to monitor and improve the size, spending, and functions of the service contracting workforce. The result is wasted money that could be spent on equipment, training, and support that DoD and soldiers need.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
November 20, 2014
CMRR-NF Cancelled, but Questions Linger
The Department of Energy cancelled plans to construct the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement – Nuclear Facility (CMRR-NF). DOE plans to update existing facilities and to construct modular facilities, but questions still linger.
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Topics: National Security
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