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May 22, 2013

By Andre Francisco

Justice’s Seizure of AP’s Phone Records Threatens Press Freedom



DB on Moyers The Justice Department’s seizure of records for 20 phone lines of Associated Press reporters and editors is only the latest in a continued attack on press freedoms, according to POGO Executive Director Danielle Brian.

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Topics: Whistleblower Protections

May 22, 2013

By Angela Canterbury

DATA Act 2.0: Fewer Bells, but Brighter Future



Taxes As both the House and Senate introduce new drafts of the DATA Act, the time could be ripe for real reform to federal spending transparency.

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Topics: Government Accountability

May 21, 2013

By Andre Francisco

Memo Leaked to Retaliate Against Fast and Furious Whistleblower



Dennis Burke A former top federal prosecutor leaked an internal memo to retaliate against the lead whistleblower in the Fast and Furious gun-smuggling scandal, according to an article in the Los Angeles Times.

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Topics: Whistleblower Protections

May 20, 2013

By Scott H. Amey, J.D.

DOE Contracting Woes Continue



National Laboratories The Department of Energy Inspector General found subcontract audit weaknesses with nine Management and Operating contractors. Subcontracts totaling nearly $1 billion had not been audited or were reviewed in a manner that did not meet audit standards, which

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Topics: Contract Oversight

May 20, 2013

By Andre Francisco

Camp Lejeune Finally Cleaning Up Its Act



Camp Lejeune Post Office Nearly 30 years after the end of what is likely the worst water contamination in U.S. history, the cleanup of the site of the contamination is finally nearing an end, according to an article from the Associated Press.

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Topics: Public Health and Science

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