The (POGO) Blog
November 6, 2017
By Neil Gordon
Pentagon Nixes Release of Afghan Reconstruction Data—Again
For the second time in two years, the Pentagon has classified information on the capabilities of the Afghan security forces that was previously reported to the public. Will the Pentagon stand by its shaky justification, or will it have a change of heart li
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, National Security
November 3, 2017
Oversight Committee Democrats File Suit to Compel Trump Hotel Details
Democratic lawmakers in the House filed suit on Thursday to compel the General Services Administration to hand over details surrounding the Trump International Hotel’s ties to the President and to money stemming from foreign officials.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government, Contract Oversight
November 3, 2017
By Mia Steinle
Interior Department Says Laws Prevent Greater Transparency…but They’re Wrong
The United States is bowing out of an international transparency initiative aimed at reducing corruption in the oil, gas, and mining industries.
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Topics: Energy and Natural Resources
October 31, 2017
Indictment Shows Why We Need Public White House Visitor Logs
The target of one of the first indictments to come out of the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election reportedly visited the White House as recently as this summer.
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Topics: Open Government
October 31, 2017
By Neil Gordon
Army Prepares to Deploy Next Worldwide Warfighter Support Contract
Next month, the U.S. Army will open bidding on the ten-year, $82 billion LOGCAP V contract. We hope the fraud, waste, and poor performance that plagued past LOGCAP contracts will not be repeated.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
