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July 23, 2013
Critical Votes on Savings at the Pentagon Today
This year there are more opportunities to cut unnecessary spending in the Defense Appropriations Act than there has been in a very long time.
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Topics: National Security
July 22, 2013
Rules Committee Threatens to Nix Debate on Defense Spending
As the House Rules Committee considers amendments on the Defense Appropriations Act, our allies urge House leadership to allow all amendments to go to the Floor.
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Topics: National Security
July 19, 2013
By Jana Persky
Time to Cut Iraq and Afghanistan Spending
As the House's version of the defense appropriations bill is cobbled together, Congress should vote in favor of an amendment to eliminate approximately $3.5 billion of funding that the Pentagon neither wants, needs nor requested.
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Topics: National Security
July 18, 2013
Review Finds Security Problems at Diplomatic Posts
An audit by the State Department Inspector General found deficient security at overseas posts under high threat.
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Topics: National Security
July 12, 2013
Secret Court Resists Releasing Surveillance Opinions
Transparency advocates have long called for the declassification of secret court opinions that have allowed broad domestic surveillance. A recent letter from the court responsible for approving surveillance requests casts doubt on the release of these opin
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Topics: Government Accountability, National Security, 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.
