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October 6, 2014
One Man's Nightmarish Journey Through the Troubled VA
Army veteran Steven P. Massong's nightmare began after a routine procedure at a VA hospital in 2005 led to the amputations of his right foot and scrotum. In the nine years since, he has been lost in a bureaucratic quagmire trying to get the disability bene
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Topics: Government Accountability
October 2, 2014
POGO Briefs the Supreme Court Supporting MacLean
This week, the Project On Government Oversight submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting Robert MacLean, who blew the whistle on a cost-cutting measure that would have removed air marshals from long-distance flights when the government was aware of a looming terrorist hijacking plot.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
September 26, 2014
A Ray of Light from Senator Durbin’s Defense Subcommittee: Will It Brighten or Fade?
When members of Congress show even faint signs of departing from their habitual abuse of the public purse, it merits attention.
Topics: National Security
September 26, 2014
In Defense of National Security Whistleblowers
In a recent Harvard Law & Policy Review article, Yochai Benkler, law professor and co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, introduced the idea of a “public accountability defense,” especially for national security whistleblowers.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
September 26, 2014
Subcommittee Holds Hearing About Whistleblower Protections
Federal whistleblowers Robert MacLean and Robert Van Boven share their
experiences and help assess the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement
Act.
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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.
