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March 26, 2013
The Missile Defense System That Won’t Die
Army brass and the Senate have said they don’t want Lockheed Martin’s latest missile defense system, but the government is going to pay for it anyway, according to an article in DOD Buzz.
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Topics: National Security
March 19, 2013
Watchdogs Not Immune from Sequestration Cuts
Inspectors General face budget cuts as a result of sequestration, raising questions about how the abilities of IGs to conduct investigations and audits to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in their agencies will be impacted.
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Topics: Government Accountability
March 4, 2013
Afghanistan and Nukes to be Protected from Sequestration
The sequestration cuts will be felt in nearly all areas of government, but the Pentgaon says they will protect funds used to maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal and to continue the draw down from Afghanistan.
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Topics: National Security
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
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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.
