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August 18, 2016
POGO’s 2016 Summer Reading List
Summer is coming to an end but there’s still time to reenergize yourself with a book that matters! Take your pick of the latest books on nuclear policy, national security, or government oversight (or in some cases, lack thereof.)
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, Whistleblower Protections, Energy and Natural Resources, National Security, Financial Sector, Public Health and Science, Contract Oversight
June 6, 2016
Erin Brockovich Takes Stand for Water Dept. Transparency
Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich urges public to demand transparency from water management agencies on local and state levels. Her rallying message follows the Flint Water Crisis and an investigation by The Guardian.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, Energy and Natural Resources, Public Health and Science
May 26, 2016
By Sean Moulton
House Committee Votes to Keep Congressional Reports Secret
The House Appropriations Committee voted against posting Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports online for the public.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government
May 2, 2016
By Neil Gordon
CIA Watchdog Finds Abuses in Use of Independent Contractors
A newly released Inspector General audit found the CIA broke the law in its hiring and managing its independent contractors. The agency might also have overpaid for the services.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
April 7, 2016
B-21 Comes with a Stealth Final Price Tag
Despite requests by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, the Air Force isn't releasing the final contract value for the B-21, the new Long Range Strike Bomber, arguing that estimates are good enough.
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Topics: Open Government, National Security, Contract Oversight
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