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April 11, 2014
Long-Time Inspector General Stepping Down
After a decade investigating government waste and fraud under two presidents, Brian Miller, inspector general of the General Services Administration (GSA), announced this week that he will be retiring effective April 18.
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Topics: Government Accountability
April 10, 2014
Retiring SEC Lawyer: Revolving Door Causes Weak Enforcement
A longtime lawyer at the Securities and Exchange Commission says that senior agency officials have been more interested in advancing their careers in the corporate world than in policing it aggressively, according to remarks prepared for the lawyer’s recen
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Topics: Financial Sector
April 10, 2014
The 25th Anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act
On the 25th anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act, POGO looks at current whistleblower law issues.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
April 9, 2014
Counterfeit Electronic Parts Regulation Bogged Down
A Department of Defense regulation meant to curtail the use of counterfeit electronic parts is bogged down in debate, leaving military equipment vulnerable.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
April 8, 2014
SIGAR and USAID Clash over Access to Afghan Assessments
SIGAR wants USAID to stop stonewalling about failures in Afghanistan reconstruction spending. USAID is protecting information, and some of their justifications are far fetched.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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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.
