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White House Brings Back Bill to Shield Journalists
May 16, 2013 -
AP Case Throws More Doubt on Obama’s Whistleblower Policies
May 15, 2013 -
The Whistleblower Who Wouldn't Go Away
May 14, 2013 -
For Whistleblowers, Fraying Protection
May 6, 2013 -
10th Annual Ridenhour Prizes Honor 'Courageous Truth-Telling'
April 24, 2013 -
'War on Whistleblowers' Shows Heroes Pay Heavy Price
April 17, 2013 -
IRS Threatens to Weaken Whistleblower Program
March 20, 2013 -
Obama Memo Threatens Whistleblower Protections
February 28, 2013 -
Investing in Watchdogs: More Bang for Your Buck
February 28, 2013
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March 27, 2013
It’s Time to Get Serious About Trafficking-in-Persons Policies
POGO has urged the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to implement the strongest possible prohibitions on trafficking in persons (TIP), but you can help fight human trafficking too.
Continue Reading It’s Time to Get Serious About Trafficking-in-Persons Policies
Topics: Contract Oversight
March 27, 2013
Flashy F-35 Press Release Misses Landing
The Marines issued a flashy press release last week: “first operational F-35B conducts initial Vertical Landing.” It was an amateurish, somewhat slimy piece of hype.
Continue Reading Flashy F-35 Press Release Misses Landing
Topics: National Security
March 26, 2013
Inspectors General Receive Much-Needed Attention in Senate
The investigative role of Inspectors General (IGs) would be
strengthened in the Senate's new budget proposal.
Continue Reading Inspectors General Receive Much-Needed Attention in Senate
Topics: Government Accountability
March 26, 2013
Real Reform? Open Government Legislation Moving in the House
Last week 13 bills that cover issues from security to freedom of information were passed with extraordinary bipartisanship by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Continue Reading Real Reform? Open Government Legislation Moving in the House
Topics: Open Government
March 26, 2013
The Missile Defense System That Won’t Die
Army brass and the Senate have said they don’t want Lockheed Martin’s latest missile defense system, but the government is going to pay for it anyway, according to an article in DOD Buzz.
Continue Reading The Missile Defense System That Won’t Die
Topics: National Security
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