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Lessons of Watergate Scandal Still Resonate
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March 12, 2013
Prospective SEC Chairman Dismisses Revolving Door Concerns
Mary Jo White—Obama’s nominee for chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission—said at her confirmation hearing that the public need not worry about her history of defending companies from the government. But her explanation was less than reassuring.
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Topics: Financial Sector
March 12, 2013
By Lili Shirley
Glass Half Full or Empty? A Look at Obama’s Transparency Record
OpenTheGovernment.org released a report today that looks at the steps President Obama’s administration has taken to create a more open government.
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Topics: Open Government
March 11, 2013
Video: Join POGO in Celebrating Sunshine Week
Watch the video with POGO's Danielle Brian to get caught up on the big open government victories from last year and some of the challenges ahead.
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Topics: Open Government
March 11, 2013
Why Congress Should Be Wary of Mary Jo White
Is Mary Jo White—President Obama’s nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission—an intrepid enforcer who will hold Wall Street accountable? Or will she look out for the financial industry she used to represent?
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Topics: Financial Sector
March 11, 2013
Commerce Inspector General Faces Allegations of Misconduct
After several disturbing allegations of serious misconduct, Ranking Members of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and three of its subcommittees sent a letter to the GAO requesting an investigation into the Department of Commerce Office o
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Topics: Government Accountability
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