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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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AnalysisHandout for Contractors in Bill to Refurbish Public Shipyards
Despite the pandemic, private shipyards had record-breaking revenues. Now a group of politicians plans to shower them with cash, with minimal oversight.
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Policy LetterPOGO Calls for Inspector General Investigation of Potential Justice Department Lies
POGO urges the inspector general to investigate whether DOJ lawyers lied to a judge to hide the role DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel played in Barr’s effort to mislead the public about Mueller’s report.
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Policy LetterPOGO Urges New SEC Chair to Reform the Audit Industry
The new administration has an opportunity to provide long-needed reform to better protect investors.
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Policy LetterPOGO Endorses IG Independence and Empowerment Act
POGO urges Congress to pass the IG Independence and Empowerment Act to ensure federal inspectors general have the independence and authorities necessary to fulfill their missions.
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TestimonyPOGO Testimony on Holding the Oil and Gas Industry Accountable
The extractive industries have received billions in direct and indirect federal assistance at the taxpayers’ expense.
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TestimonyProtecting Whistleblowers and Promoting Accountability
POGO Policy Counsel Melissa Wasser testifies before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on protecting whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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TestimonyPentagon Spending Ripe for Reduction and Reform
Center for Defense Information director Mandy Smithberger testified before the Senate Budget Committee that Congress must adopt reforms to reduce wasteful spending and improve military effectiveness.
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Policy LetterBroad Coalition Urges Congress to Ensure Federal Officials Can Be Held Accountable
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act should include an explicit right to sue federal officials for violations of constitutional rights
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TestimonyPOGO Calls on Congress to Enhance Congressional Oversight of Safety and Security Issues
POGO submitted testimony on how the January 6 insurrection made clear the need for Capitol Police Office of Inspector General reports to be made public and the need for more staff security clearances.
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Policy LetterLetter to Office of Special Counsel Regarding Equity in Hatch Act Enforcement
Is there implicit racial bias in the Office of Special Counsel’s enforcement of the Hatch Act?