The (POGO) Blog
February 14, 2017
By Neil Gordon
Stormy Seas Ahead for US Shipbuilding Safety
There’s an “unhealthy codependency” between the US Navy and Coast Guard and private shipbuilders, who thrive on federal contracts but neglect workplace safety. President Trump’s plan to expand the US fleet could put shipyard workers in even greater danger.
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Topics: National Security, Public Health and Science, Contract Oversight
February 14, 2017
By Ari Goldberg
POGO Welcomes (Back) Nick Schwellenbach as Director of Investigations
The Project On Government Oversight is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Schwellenbach as POGO Director of Investigations, a position he previously held before going into government service.
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Topics: Government Accountability
February 13, 2017
By Sean Moulton
We Need You: Help Improve FOIA
The Project On Government Oversight and the National Security Archive are seeking the input of anyone that has requested government agency records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The survey is open until the end of February. Results will be used to inform the work of the FOIA Federal Advisory Committee.
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Topics: Open Government
February 10, 2017
Bipartisan Leadership of House Oversight Committee Urges Punishment of Conway
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz and Ranking Member Elijah Cummings asked that the Office of Government Ethics recommend disciplinary action against Kellyanne Conway after her public endorsement of the Ivanka Trump br
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Topics: Government Accountability
February 9, 2017
By Ari Goldberg
POGO Asks Attorney General to Investigate Kellyanne Conway and White House Social Media Director
The Project On Government Oversight sent a letter today to Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for an investigation of senior White House officials Kellyanne Conway and Dan Scavino, Jr.
Topics: Government Accountability
