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Analysis
When the Administration Asks Itself to Declassify
In preparing a recent report, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board demonstrated an unusual mode of declassification. In this case, the process was remarkably productive, and it may offer a precedent for future declassification efforts.
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AnalysisHow Much Does an F-35 Actually Cost?
The F-35 is not just the most expensive warplane ever, it's the most expensive weapons program ever. But to find out exactly how much a single F-35 costs, we analyzed the newest and most authoritative data.
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Policy Letter
POGO and Partners Support USA FREEDOM Act in Senate
POGO joins other good government groups in supporting the USA FREEDOM Act in the amended version sponsored by Senator Patrick Leahy. This version restores important transparency measures to the bill.
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Policy Letter
POGO Supports Transparency in Presidential Library Donations
POGO joins other good government groups in supporting the Presidential Libraries Donation Reform Act, which would bring transparency to fundraising for presidential libraries.
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Analysis
House Committee Investigating Commerce IG Todd Zinser
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is conducting a bipartisan investigation into allegations that Department of Commerce Inspector General Todd Zinser has failed to discipline two of his closest aides, who were found to have intimidated employees that they p...
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Analysis
U.S. Efforts to Standup Afghan Air Force Still Falling Down
Congress and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction are recommending that the Pentagon halt transfers of additional C-130s because current aircraft are not being fully utilized.
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AnalysisU.S. Using Unsafe Burn Pit in Afghanistan—Again
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction found unsafe and illegal solid waste disposal practices at Shindand Airbase.
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Analysis
Official Gets Waiver to Oversee Obamacare Contractor
A veteran of the health insurance industry has been granted a waiver to oversee his former company while he plays a leading role in the government’s efforts to implement Obamacare.
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Analysis
President Obama Must Seek Resignation of NRC’s Magwood
POGO wrote to President Obama urging him to seek NRC Commissioner William Magwood's immediate resignation in light of the Commissioner's acceptance of the head job for a pro-industry association. Magwood has stated his intent to stay on at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for...
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Policy Letter
POGO and Partners Urge SEC to Strengthen Whistleblower Program
We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our concern for the widespread and growing problem of retaliatory conduct against corporate whistleblowers. Not merely a threat to public policy, retaliation of this nature has a deleterious effect on corporate culture and gr...
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Policy Letter
POGO calls on President Obama to seek resignation of NRC Commissioner Magwood
We are writing to highlight Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commissioner William Magwood’s glaring conflict of interest and urge you to seek his immediate resignation.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to VA Secretary About VA Employees’ Claims of Fear and Retaliation
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees told the Project On Government Oversight that they have faced retaliation for blowing the whistle on problems, and many said a toxic culture discourages VA employees from openly expressing dissent.