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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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Policy LetterGood Government Groups to Senate: Oppose OSC nominee Paul Ingrassia
The Office of Special Council is responsible for protecting federal workers. Ingrassia would undermine their rights instead.
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Policy LetterFederal Advisory Committees: A Public Interest Matter
Former member of the Open Government Federal Advisory Committee requests that the General Services Administration re-establish the committee.
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Policy LetterCivil Society Presses for Answers on Apportionment Transparency
Congress should ask: Why did the administration take down an important public database?
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Policy LetterPOGO Requests Ethics Investigation of Tesla Endorsements
Ethics laws prevent endorsements by government employees, but some senior officials appear to be using their public office for private gain.
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Policy LetterPOGO Requests that White House Counsel Preserves DOGE Records
POGO filed a civil action against President Trump and DOGE challenging the claim that its records are not covered by the Federal Records Act and available to the public through the Freedom of Information Act.
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Policy LetterCongress: Do not Write DHS a Blank Check
POGO opposes proposed massive budget increases that could enable corruption and abuse.
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Policy LetterPOGO and Partners: The Senate Must Demand Answers on IGs
The Senate must press for answers on President Trump’s attempt to fire inspectors general
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Policy LetterPresident Biden: Remove Inspector General Cuffari Before You Leave Office
Recent investigations by the Integrity Committee and POGO make it clear IG Cuffari must be removed.
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Policy LetterPOGO Calls on CBP to Release Information on Border Patrol Misconduct
Following multiple reports of misconduct from high-ranking CBP officials, POGO calls for far greater transparency on the facts of these and other cases.
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Policy LetterSupport for Amendments to Defense Policy Bill
POGO supports amendments to improve information that Pentagon procurement officials and policymakers have when they make decisions that impact readiness.
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Policy LetterPOGO Appropriations Requests for Homeland Security
POGO offers proposals for increased accountability and transparency at DHS.
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Policy LetterPOGO Appropriations Requests for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
POGO offers proposals to strengthen government accountability and oversight for the Department of Justice and U.S. Census Bureau.