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Podcast: War Zone Watchdogs Part 2: No Cigar for SIGAR?

November 29, 2010

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POGO recently called for the removal of two war zone watchdogs--the Department of State's Inspector General and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). In part 2 of 2, POGO staffers discuss a recent hearing in which Members of Congress questioned the effectiveness of the SIGAR.

Running time: 20:17

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Podcast: War Zone Watchdogs Part 2: No Cigar for SIGAR?

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