The (POGO) Blog
March 13, 2018
Gina Haspel’s Troubling Role in the CIA Torture Program
President Trump’s nominee to head the CIA reportedly oversaw one of the agency’s black sites and helped destroy videos of interrogations there.
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Topics: Government Accountability
March 13, 2018
By Justin Rood
The Depressing Heroism of a Bipartisan Congressional Inquiry
A bipartisan letter from two Senators to the White House last month deserves greater attention—and praise. While it can seem that Congressional oversight is doomed to fail in this era of hyperpartisanship, the duo’s joint questions regarding clearance proc
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Topics: Government Accountability
March 12, 2018
Defense Lobbying Ban Might Drain the Pentagon Swamp
The FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act prohibits lobbying activities by certain Defense Department officials, which will slow down the revolving door and help drain the swamp.
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Topics: Government Accountability
March 12, 2018
The Modern Politics of American Whistleblowing
Whistleblowers are critical to journalists; their disclosures can inform the public and help hold the powerful accountable. They can reveal wrongdoing that government officials or corporate titans would rather keep under wraps.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
March 12, 2018
POGO Lights Up for Sunshine Week
Every year during Sunshine Week, citizens across the country shine a light on the problems preventing Americans from enjoying the open government that they deserve.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Whistleblower Protections
