The (POGO) Blog
June 9, 2018
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Congress, Don't Rubber-Stamp Executive War Power Overreach
For too long, Congress has abdicated its constitutional duties to declare war.
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Topics: National Security
June 13, 2018
By Justin Rood
Justice Department Threatens Investigation of Investigation (of Investigation)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein reportedly threatened to ask the House of Representatives’ top lawyers to investigate the House Intelligence Committee. It’s a confusing idea. Here’s why.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 13, 2018
Paper Cuts: Slow Stroll to Salad Safety
A food safety regulation to prevent contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables still has not been implemented after seven years.
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Topics: Public Health and Science
June 12, 2018
By Neil Gordon
About Those Excessive Federal Contractor Salaries…
While it can be helpful to call attention to the exorbitant compensation federal contractors pay their executives, there are other problems in the contracting system that must be addressed.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 11, 2018
Who Should Make a Decision on Life and Death?
Missouri is flouting the Supreme Court's ruling on jury decision-making in death penalty cases. But will the high court rein it in?
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Topics: Justice System
