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More than F-16 Bolts: A Problematic Ruse on Export Reform
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New Afghan War Plan Announced, But How Much Will It Cost?
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Why the Senate NDAA Markup Needs To Be Public
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What's Happening With the Biggest Bill of the Year
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Petition Asks Senate Armed Services Committee to Open NDAA Mark-Up to the Public
May 19, 2014
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June 24, 2014
Senator’s Report on VA Hospitals Explores Widespread Problems
A new report based on a year-long investigation of the VA healthcare system suggests that problems go far beyond improper scheduling practices.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 23, 2014
VA Inspector General wrong to demand POGO records
Gust blogger Celia Viggo Wexler, a public interest advocate and former journalist, argues that journalism, the public and whistleblowers will benefit if the VA drops its demand for POGO’s records.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
June 23, 2014
By Neil Gordon
SSA Not Timely in Revoking Contractor Data Access Privileges
An audit by the Social Security Administration Inspector General found several agency contractor employees continued to have access to its data systems long after they had left the job.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 18, 2014
High-Speed Trading Cop Used to Represent Wall Street Giants
A senior regulatory official tasked with policing U.S. financial markets and high-speed trading used to represent firms with a major stake in the government’s oversight of those matters, according to an ethics disclosure form obtained by the Project On Gov
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Topics: Financial Sector
June 18, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Senators Press Defense Secretary on KBR Litigation
Three senators are demanding answers from Secretary of Defense Chuck
Hagel about a long-running legal battle between KBR and National
Guardsmen who claim the company exposed them to toxic chemicals in
Iraq.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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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.
