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May 12, 2014
By Neil Gordon
Defense Contract Competition Rate Stands Pat
After several years of steady decline, a new report finds that the rate of competition in defense contracting stayed the same in the last year. This might be a sign that acquisition reform at the Pentagon is succeeding.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
May 8, 2014
Revised USA FREEDOM Act Lacks Transparency and Strong Special Advocate
A weakened version of the USA Freedom Act unanimously passed through the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and reportedly was approved today by the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence—clearing the way for the bill to be debated on the House Floo
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Topics: National Security
May 7, 2014
Buck McKeon's A-10 Sell-Out
Supporters of the A-10 "Warthog" close air support aircraft in Washington and US combat Soldiers and Marines who have seen, and are seeing, combat in Afghanistan were stunned Monday to read about a decision of the Chairman of the House Armed Services Commi
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Topics: National Security
May 5, 2014
Navy Should Shrink Its Carrier Fleet
As Congress and the Pentagon work toward achieving the deficit reduction targets set out in law by the Budget Control Act, they should forgo the refueling of the USS George Washington and allow the carrier fleet to shrink permanently to ten vessels.
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Topics: National Security
May 1, 2014
Senate Subcommittee Slams Former Acting Homeland Security IG
A Senate Subcommittee recently released a report on their investigation into allegations of misconduct against Charles Edwards, the former Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security. The report illustrates the importance of IG independ
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Topics: Government Accountability
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Podcast; Social Media, Internet Provides Opportunities, Challenges for Lawmakers
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.
