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POGO’s experts push policymakers to enact commonsense reforms that tackle waste, corruption, and abuse of power; hold those who’ve violated the public trust accountable; protect our constitutional rights; and make the government work for all people.
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Report Sheds More Light on Misconduct by Nuclear Contractor
Nuclear contractor Sandia Corporation illegally used federal funds for lobbying, but will still likely be able to rebid for the billion dollar contract.
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Facilitating the DoD Revolving Door
The Project On Government Oversight has learned of a new avenue the private sector is using to facilitate the revolving door between the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contractors.
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FOIA: Release to One, Wait, Release to All
The Project On Government Oversight celebrates the Freedom of Information Act pilot program, "Release to One, Release to All," which will share requested information to the public—not only the requester. However, POGO would like to see a waiting period implemented to...
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‘Kill Chain’ Highlights Uncertainty in Use of Military Drones
Andrew Cockburn’s latest book, Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins, is a well-researched takedown of the U.S. drone program, which includes a look at the civilian deaths caused by drones.
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Public Outcry Protects Open Gov Against Backroom Legislation
Bipartisan protest demanded the removal of anti-transparency language from Wisconsin's state budget bill.
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USAID’s Partner Vetting System: Controversial but Necessary
The United States Agency for International Development’s Partner Vetting System isn't without controversy, but it is possible to find the right balance to ensure taxpayer dollars don't go to terrorists.
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Why the NDAA is Much Bigger than Just the Defense Budget
The annual behemoth defense spending bill has become the method of choice for a lot of elected officials to shuttle unpopular legislation through Congress in near secrecy.
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How the House Almost Cheated Taxpayers Out of Billions
An amendment to prevent increasing onshore oil royalties nearly cost taxpayers $1.25 billion over the next 10 years.
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Court Upholds Federal Ban on Pay-to-Play
A federal appeals court unanimously upheld the ban on contractor campaign contributions. The court ruled that the ban is supported by the compelling interest of preventing corruption.
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Katz Calls for Elimination of Dark Money from Corporations
In her new book, The Influence Machine, Alyssa Katz reports on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its work to keep corporate political spending veiled from the public.
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In Snowden’s Wake: New Book Examines Needed Intelligence Reforms
Regardless of how you view Edward Snowden, Ronald Goldfarb’s new book shows that Snowden’s revelations have forever altered America’s political landscape.
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Analysis
Federal Small Business Contracting: Fact or Fiction?
The Small Business Administration touted the federal government's small business contracting success last year, claiming $91.7 billion, or 25 percent of all contract dollars, was awarded to small businesses. Are the numbers too good to be true?