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January 22, 2014
Congressman Otis Pike Leaves Good Government Legacy
Former Rep. Otis G. Pike, who pushed to hold intelligence agencies accountable and battled wasteful government spending during his 18 years in Congress, passed away Monday. Mr. Pike was 92.
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Topics: Government Accountability
January 17, 2014
What the President Didn’t Say in His Speech on Surveillance Reform
Statement of Danielle Brian, Executive Director, Project On Government Oversight
We’re encouraged that President Obama today acknowledged the dangers posed to our civil liberties by unchecked and overreaching intelligence gathering. His speech sets the stage for important reforms.
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Topics: National Security
January 16, 2014
Will the president end spying on Americans?
On Friday, President Barack Obama will give a highly anticipated speech on reforming surveillance activities by the National Security Agency (NSA).
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Topics: National Security
January 16, 2014
Energy Department Looks for Alternatives to UPF
The Department of Energy has begun looking for cheaper and faster alternatives to the proposed Uranium Processing Facility at Y-12, a muti-billion dollar boondoggle construction project with no end in sight.
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Topics: National Security
January 13, 2014
By Neil Gordon
2013: The Year in Federal Fraud Recoveries
The federal False Claims Act -- still a potent anti-fraud weapon after 150 years.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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