The (POGO) Blog
June 15, 2017
Understanding the Anti-Lobbying Law
Despite the plain language of anti-lobbying bans, a narrow interpretation by the DOJ has given executive branch employees a lot of leeway in influencing the legislative process.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 13, 2017
By Susan Ervin
Financial Sector Oversight Will Be Harmed by New Legislation
Legislation is moving through Congress that would put the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) invaluable whistleblower program in jeopardy.
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Topics: Financial Sector
June 12, 2017
Watchdog Positions Still Vacant Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has continued to ignore filling permanent inspectors general positions, with some vacancies lasting over two years.
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Topics: Government Accountability
June 8, 2017
More Trump Appointees Get Waived Past Ethics Pledge
The Office of Government Ethics posted waivers to the ethics pledge for 10 Trump appointees after demanding them from federal agencies.
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Topics: Government Accountability, Open Government
June 6, 2017
Considerations for Working with Whistleblowers in a Technological Age
Recent documents released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on how they identified an alleged National Security Agency (NSA) contractor source provide a number of lessons and considerations for sources and journalists who seek to anonymously disclose info
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
