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December 11, 2014
By Adam Zagorin
Justice Dept. Downplays Evidence of Politics in Probe of Governor
A federal prosecutor brought politics into an investigation of former Alabama Gov. Donald E. Siegelman before the Democrat was charged with public corruption, convicted, and, in 2007, sent to prison, according to a story published today by the Project On G
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Topics: Government Accountability
December 9, 2014
POGO Asks Pentagon for Better Tracking of Service Contracts
DoD is shirking its legal responsibilities to monitor and improve the size, spending, and functions of the service contracting workforce. The result is wasted money that could be spent on equipment, training, and support that DoD and soldiers need.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
December 5, 2014
Tell Sen. Rockefeller To Release His Hold on FOIA Reform
The most critical reform of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in the past 38 years will die next week in the Senate unless we persuade Sen. Jay Rockefeller to remove his “hold” on this important legislation.
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Topics: Open Government
December 4, 2014
VA Whistleblowers Receive Public Servant of the Year Award
The Office of Special Counsel celebrated the role of whistleblowers across the country in honoring three physicians who blew the whistle at VA medical centers, reflecting positive changes at the OSC.
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Topics: Whistleblower Protections
December 4, 2014
FOIA Reform Looking Possible in Lame Duck Congress
With one month left in the 113th Congress, FOIA reform looks more promising than ever. POGO is hopeful that the Senate will be able to move S. 2520 fast enough to see the significant reform passed into law before the new year.
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Topics: Open Government
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