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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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CommentaryNo, We Do Not Need New Terrorism Laws
The Capitol Riot Wasn’t Caused by a Lack of Legal Authority
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AnalysisDefense Bill Includes Two Landmark Transparency Provisions
These provisions will help improve transparency of federal contractors and combat the use of anonymous shell companies for money laundering.
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Policy LetterCoalition Urges Senators to Robustly Investigate Nominees’ Conflicts of Interest
A coalition of organizations urged Senators to use the powers given to them under the Constitution to ensure our government leaders are worthy of the public’s confidence.
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Policy LetterAmicus Brief: United States v. Johnson
Federal law prohibits executing those with intellectual disability. The courts must hear his claim.
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AnalysisNavy’s Plans to Counter China May Be Doomed by Shipbuilding Disasters
Business as usual will render the 546-ship fleet goal impossible
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Policy LetterFormer GOP Lawmakers: Put Country over Party and Impeach President Trump
Former Republican Members of Congress Call on Congress to uphold their Oath of Office and Impeach President Trump.
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Policy LetterPOGO Endorses H.R. 1 - the For the People Act
POGO enthusiastically supports H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and strongly urges the House to prioritize passage of this anti-corruption legislation in the 117th Congress.
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Public CommentPOGO Calls on Customs and Border Protection to Halt Its Face Recognition Program
Customs and Border Protection is preparing to massively expand face recognition at airports, a system that risks misidentification, algorithmic bias, and mission creep that will lead to surveillance. We are calling on the agency to halt this plan.
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AnalysisHearing Without Listening
At FDA hearing on coronavirus vaccine, the chair cut off questions and limited debate.
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Policy LetterPOGO Joins Groups Applauding the Inclusion of Whistleblower Protections in Beneficial Ownership Legislation
The legislation creates a new gold standard in U.S. law to protect whistleblowers challenging financial misconduct.
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CommentaryWe Can’t “Look Forward” on the Trump Administration’s Abuses
The Obama administration tried to turn the page on a previous administration’s misdeeds without holding anyone accountable. It didn’t work.