Brass Parachutes: The Problem of the Pentagon Revolving Door
A POGO investigation found that from 2008 to the present over 380 high-ranking DoD officials and military officers became lobbyists, board members, executives, or consultants for defense contractors within two years of leaving the Department.
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BrowseDrug Money
The bottom line: The FDA is addicted to drug money.
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BrowsePentagon Labyrinth
The Pentagon Labyrinth, a podcast by POGO's Center for Defense Information, discusses key issues and current challenges for military and Pentagon reform.
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BrowseWatching the Watchdogs
Inspectors General serve as independent watchdogs within federal agencies and are essential to a well-functioning federal government.
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BrowseImmigration
An effective immigration enforcement strategy requires a commitment to the rule of law, and respect for constitutional rights.
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BrowseDrilling Down
Drilling Down is an investigative series scrutinizing the government's oversight of offshore drilling.
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BrowseWe the People
A collection of TCP's work celebrating our founding charter and the rights and liberties it enshrines, and a chance to take stock of the work that remains to ensure its protections extend to everyone in the country.
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BrowseBefore the Storm
Relief efforts should be prepared before natural disasters occur. A collection of POGO's work on how the government can more effectively plan for natural disasters.
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BrowseThe Military-Industrial Circus
The Military-Industrial Circus is a regular column by Pulitzer-prize winning National Security Analyst Mark Thompson for CDI at POGO.
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BrowsePaper Cuts
Paper Cuts is an occasional POGO feature examining and explaining primary sources relevant to current events connected to the federal government.