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October 1, 2013
Make a Difference: Open Doors on Intelligence Reform
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is changing the laws on surveillance—but we don't know how. The text of the proposed legislation and the Committee meeting being held to discuss it are both closed to the public.
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Topics: Open Government
September 4, 2013
Congress Must Have All Facts -- Including Any the Administration Would Rather Squelch
As members of the Obama Administration and Congress debate perhaps the gravest responsibility our Constitution entrusts to them – the vote whether or not to go to war – there is both a legal and moral imperative that their decision be based on the most acc
August 29, 2013
Senators Question DOJ on NSA Info Sharing
In a letter last week, a group of Senate Democrats asked Attorney General Eric Holder to clarify how the National Security Agency (NSA) shares information with domestic law enforcement agencies while still protecting Americans’ constitutional rights.
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Topics: National Security
August 13, 2013
Despite What Obama Says, Intelligence Contractors Have Few Protections
In a news conference last week, President Obama implied that Edward Snowden could have voiced his concerns through official channels and been protected from retaliation as a whistleblower, but that's not true.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
August 7, 2013
DoD Memo Sheds Light on New Whistleblower Protections
A document released by the DoD outlines new protections for whistleblowers in the intelligence and national security communities but leaves many questions unanswered.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
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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.
