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August 19, 2016
By Carter Salis
Upcoming Appeals Case Threatens Whistleblower Protections
An upcoming appeals case could make it nearly impossible for whistleblowers to win cases against employers who illegally retaliate. The case threatens to shift the evidentiary burden from the employer back to the employee, a development that would be contr
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
August 18, 2016
POGO’s 2016 Summer Reading List
Summer is coming to an end but there’s still time to reenergize yourself with a book that matters! Take your pick of the latest books on nuclear policy, national security, or government oversight (or in some cases, lack thereof.)
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, Whistleblower Protections, Energy and Natural Resources, National Security, Financial Sector, Public Health and Science, Contract Oversight
August 19, 2016
Foreign Influence Becomes Hot Issue on US Campaign Trail
Controversy over former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s ties to Russia, Ukraine, and DC lobbyists highlights problems with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Meanwhile, the Clinton campaign is dogged by questions about relationships
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Topics: Open Government, National Security
August 18, 2016
POGO: DHS Should Follow Justice Dept., End Reliance on Private Prisons
The Department of Homeland Security should follow the Justice Department’s lead and shut down its network of private prisons.
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August 12, 2016
By Lexi Curnin
DOT Turns to POGO Data for Contractor Cost Corroboration
The Department of Transportation noted the high cost of service contractors in a recent rule and cited data from a POGO report on the subject to support the agency’s cost analysis.
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