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April 24, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Meet the 3 Largest Recipients of State Dept. Afghan Aid
Can the three largest recipients of State Department aid to Afghanistan—DynCorp, PAE, and Civilian Police International—be trusted with billions of taxpayer dollars?
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Topics: Contract Oversight
April 24, 2014
New F-35 Claim: Lower O&S Estimate More than Offsets Higher Acquisition Cost
Last week the Defense Department released its new report on its major weapon programs. One key point in the report seems to have been missed: The cost to acquire the F-35 has gone up compared to last year’s estimate.
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Topics: National Security
April 23, 2014
Camp Lejeune Supporters Tell Supreme Court to Stand by Toxic Pollution Victims
This morning, POGO was joined by like-minded supporters, including the Environmental Working Group, famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich and Ret. Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger to demand justice for the victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
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Topics: Public Health and Science
April 22, 2014
Erin Brockovich Discusses Camp Lejeune Victims on MSNBC
On Monday, environmental activist Erin Brockovich appeared on MSNBC’s Ronan Farrow’s show to discuss a Supreme Court hearing, which could have devastating effects on the military families and civilians who were poisoned by contaminated drinking water at No
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Topics: Public Health and Science
April 21, 2014
By Neil Gordon
IT Contractor Pays $1.1M for Alleged Resume Padding
Computer Sciences Corporation agreed to pay the federal government $1.1 million to settle allegations of defrauding the U.S. Army by submitting false resumes to qualify its employees for higher paying positions, according to a U.S. attorney.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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