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February 28, 2013
Investing in Watchdogs: More Bang for Your Buck
The Office of Special Counsel needs additional funding to protect whistleblowers and save taxpayer dollars.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
February 27, 2013
Conservatives, Progressives Unite on Call for Congress to Find Savings at the Pentagon
POGO and several leading advocacy groups from across the political spectrum released a joint letter today telling President Obama and Congress that whether automatic spending cuts take effect this week or not, there is still an urgent need to reduce the Pe
Topics: National Security
February 26, 2013
Meat Axe or Scalpel?
There is growing consensus around the need to reshape the Pentagon budget, reflected in several bipartisan legislative proposals, recent public polling, and a shift in media coverage.
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Topics: National Security
January 31, 2013
Take Action to Get a Permanent State Dept. Watchdog
Please take action and urge President Obama to nominate a strong and independent permanent State Department Inspector General today.
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Topics: Government Accountability
December 14, 2012
By Joe Newman
POGO's Keith Rutter Honored for Public Interest Work
Keith Rutter, POGO's chief operations officer was honored this week for his years of service in the public interest. The consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen awarded Rutter its 10th annual Phyllis McCarthy Public Interest Award.
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Topics: Government Accountability
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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.
