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January 6, 2015
A New Year's Resolution
We’re kicking off the New Year by calling out some of the so-called pundits who have argued that too much transparency is at the root of Washington gridlock. That’s just flat wrong.
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Topics: Open Government
December 4, 2014
FOIA Reform Looking Possible in Lame Duck Congress
With one month left in the 113th Congress, FOIA reform looks more promising than ever. POGO is hopeful that the Senate will be able to move S. 2520 fast enough to see the significant reform passed into law before the new year.
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Topics: Open Government
November 6, 2014
Last Week in FOIA—Exploring Solutions to Today’s Problems
Last week was a busy one for FOIA advocates, and POGO offers a short roundup of some of the events that took place.
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Topics: Open Government
October 2, 2014
POGO Briefs the Supreme Court Supporting MacLean
This week, the Project On Government Oversight submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting Robert MacLean, who blew the whistle on a cost-cutting measure that would have removed air marshals from long-distance flights when the government was aware of a looming terrorist hijacking plot.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
September 5, 2014
POGO's Danielle Brian Talks Secret Laws, Transparency Reform
POGO's Danielle Brian was recently on C-SPAN to talk about the wave of government reforms that followed the Watergate scandal. Here we've collected some of the best clips from her interview.
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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.
