The (POGO) Blog
January 26, 2017
By Emily Manna
Government Gag Orders Put Public at Risk
If the White House is issuing gag orders to prevent employees at federal agencies from communicating with Congress and the public, it could be illegal and represent a serious threat to public health and safety.
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Topics: Open Government
January 24, 2017
Heather Wilson’s Past Raises Questions on Appointment for Air Force Secretary
Description: Heather Wilson's nomination to be Air Force Secretary is concerning due to her past employment with several nuclear laboratories, and the Senate should ensure that her ties to these labs and the contractors running them will not influence her decision-making.
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Topics: National Security
January 23, 2017
TSA Found to be Abusing Pseudo-Classification System (Again)
An Inspector General report has found that the TSA is abusing its pseudo-classification system and “cannot be trusted to administer the program.”
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government
January 23, 2017
IG Independence Protected by Passage of Empowerment Act
The Inspector General Empowerment Act of 2016, passed by the Senate in December 2016, codifies the right of Inspectors General to access all agency data they need to effectively do their job.
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Topics: Government Accountability
January 19, 2017
By Neil Gordon
New Rule Cracks Down on Corporate Muzzling of Whistleblowers
The government has issued a rule that will prohibit agencies from awarding contracts and grants to companies that use confidentiality agreements that discourage whistleblowing.
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