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June 25, 2013
Answer to Armed Services Chairmen Turned Industry Lobbyists
POGO responds to demands by two former chairmen of the powerful congressional armed services committees, Ike Skelton and John Warner, who now sit on the boards of and work for lobbying firms representing defense contractors.
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Topics: National Security
June 24, 2013
By Jack Scher
DoD Still Wasting Taxpayer Dollars
Are taxpayers’ dollars are being wasted by an inefficient Department of Defense? A recent GAO report details systematic shortcomings in the process by which the DoD crafts its workforce.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 21, 2013
By Neil Gordon
New Details Emerge in Boeing Spare Parts Overbilling
A recent Pentagon Inspector General report found that Boeing overcharged the military for spare parts—again.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 18, 2013
Shining Light on Closed Doors
Although some Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) subcommittees have slowly begun to open their NDAA markups to the public, POGO continues to wait for the day the SASC will open all its closed NDAA discussions to the public.
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Topics: Open Government
June 18, 2013
Does America Have a Security-Industrial Complex?
A new article in The Atlantic argues that the level of secrecy in Washington has become “absurd,” especially around intelligence and defense programs.
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Topics: Open Government
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Podcast; Social Media, Internet Provides Opportunities, Challenges for Lawmakers
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.
