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February 12, 2015
By Joe Newman
POGO’s Suggested Congressional Priorities and Legislative Reforms
We’re calling it our “Baker’s Dozen,” a set of recommendations aimed at making the federal government more transparent, more accountable and more ethical.
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Topics: Government Accountability
February 3, 2015
The Fight Against Pseudo-Classification
It's only February, but its been a busy year on the open government front. The Transportation Security Administration's use of pseudo-classification markings has been criticized and the problem appears more like a pattern that a random instance.
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Topics: Government Accountability
January 29, 2015
By Neil Gordon
Darkness Falls on Afghanistan Oversight
SIGAR's latest quarterly report on the Afghanistan reconstruction effort is another example of pointless government censorship.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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
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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.
