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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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AnalysisRemembering Beverley Lumpkin
Beverley Lumpkin, our beloved colleague and friend, lost a long battle with cancer on Friday, October 20, 2017.
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Remembering Beverley Lumpkin
Beverley Lumpkin, our beloved colleague and friend, lost a long battle with cancer on Friday, October 20, 2017.
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AnalysisJustice Department Advocates for Less Foreign Lobbying Transparency
A document obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) reveals that the Justice Department recommended making a foreign lobbying law known as the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) significantly less transparent.
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AnalysisCalifornia Court Brings Sunshine to Government Contracting
Transparency prevailed in California recently when a Los Angeles County judge slapped down a bus manufacturing company’s attempt to halt the release of information about its $500 million government contract.
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AnalysisBorder Agency Hasn’t Requested Funding for New Wall
Despite President Trump’s claim that a border wall is crucial for our safety, the Department of Homeland Security hasn’t requested funding for new walls or fences since the last wall was mandated a decade ago.
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AnalysisHarvey, Irma, and Maria: Hurricane Recovery Contract Spending by the Numbers
Regularly updated spreadsheets posted on the Federal Procurement Data System, an online repository of federal contract spending data, reveal fascinating details about the billions spent to aid and rebuild the areas affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
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AnalysisSenators Quote POGO Article in CIA IG Confirmation Hearing
The Project On Government Oversight’s investigative work was on full display at yesterday’s Senate confirmation hearing for Central Intelligence Agency Inspector General nominee Christopher Sharpley, who currently occupies that position in an acting capacity.
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AnalysisF-35 Program Office Finally Responds to Concurrency Orphan Report
POGO recently reported on a potential Air Force plan to abandon upgrades for more than 100 F-35As, which would have meant more than $21 billion worth of fighter jets would never be able to fight. Following this report, the F-35 Joint Program Office replied to POGO’s request fo...
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AnalysisWhy Are So Many Female Veterans Killing Themselves?
They take their lives 2.5 times more often than civilian women
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AnalysisHow to Develop for Mission Command: The Missing Link
Military reform goes far beyond the fight against under-performing and over-budget weapon systems. It begins with making sure the right people lead the military and are empowered to do what is right.
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Analysis13 Scary Things for Friday the 13th
A list of the 13 scariest things POGO has shed light on and is working to change.