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January 15, 2015
New Disclosures Highlight Ashton Carter’s Ties to Investors
Ashton Carter, President Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, received $20,000 last year from one of the top consulting firms offering political intelligence to investors, according to a new ethics disclosure.
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Topics: Government Accountability
January 6, 2015
Ashton Carter Takes Revolving Door to Higher Level
Many Washington officials have traveled through the revolving door, moving from the private sector to the government and back again. Ashton Carter, President Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is part of an elite crowd that has managed to keep a foo
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Topics: National Security
November 21, 2014
Treasury Nominee Eligible for “Revolving Door” Rewards
Antonio Weiss, President Obama’s nominee for a senior post at the Treasury Department, could receive a variety of financial benefits from his current Wall Street employer if he’s confirmed for the position, according to newly posted ethics records.
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Topics: Financial Sector
October 15, 2014
POGO Speaks at National Government Ethics Summit
POGO investigator Michael Smallberg was a featured speaker at the National Government Ethics Summit hosted by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics last month. He spoke to more than 300 senior ethics officials about the revolving door and "regulatory captur
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Topics: Government Accountability
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.
