The (POGO) Blog
February 4, 2015
By Joe Newman
Twitter Roundup: Softballs, Fashion and More Defense Spending
Here's what the Washington Press Corps and assorted wonks tweeted about Ashton Carter's confirmation hearing.
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Topics: National Security
February 4, 2015
It’s Time to Think Outside the MOX
The Department of Energy has been mismanaging a project to dispose of excess weapons-grade plutonium for over a decade. It's time to look into alternatives.
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Topics: Energy and Natural Resources
February 3, 2015
Our $1 Trillion National Security Budget
Below is an assessment of the total national security spending budget, including $417.4 billion not typically discussed as part of our national defense budget proposal.
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Topics: National Security
February 3, 2015
Watchdogs Need to Bark About Their Recommendations
It is important for inspectors general throughout the federal government to track the status of their recommendations and the money recovered for U.S. taxpayers, and to raise a ruckus when their words fall on deaf ears at the agencies they oversee.
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Topics: Government Accountability
February 3, 2015
Questions for Secretary of Defense Nominee Ash Carter
The confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary nominee Ash Carter should include questions about the revolving door, his acquisition reform efforts, and if he is willing to take on military services that put weapon systems ahead of our armed forces.
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Topics: National Security
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