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June 10, 2014
VA Audit Finds ‘Leadership Failure’
At least 57,000 veterans nationwide have experienced wait times of 90 days or more for their first medical appointments, according to an audit of 731 VA hospitals and clinics released Monday by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 9, 2014
By Joe Newman
VA Inspector General Issues Subpoena for POGO Whistleblower Records: POGO Says No
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ in-house watchdog has demanded that the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) turn over all information it has collected related to abuses and mismanagement at VA medical facilities, according to a subpoena delivered to
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 6, 2014
More than F-16 Bolts: A Problematic Ruse on Export Reform
Since the launch of its Export Control Reform Initiative in 2010, the Obama Administration has often highlighted the need to reduce export controls on military parts such as M1A1 tank brake pads, F-16 fighter bolts, or urine bags in military aircraft. Now some are pushing for less scrutiny on exports.
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Topics: National Security
June 5, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Outsourcing the War On Whistleblowers
Two prominent federal vendors may be concealing misconduct by
violating their employees' whistleblower rights.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
June 4, 2014
Court Overturns Rare Challenge of SEC-Wall St. Settlement
A district judge abused his discretion when he rejected a proposed settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Citigroup, according to an opinion reached today by a U.S. appeals court.
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Topics: Financial Sector
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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.
