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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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AnalysisStrengthening Financial Integrity of Federal Agencies
The federal government needs to improve the accuracy and completeness of improper payment identification and estimation.
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AnalysisLimits Placed on Congressional Oversight
A new memo released by the executive branch’s Office of Legal Counsel attempts to establish a more restrictive policy regarding federal agencies responses to Congressional oversight inquiries. POGO, Members of Congress, and others are strongly criticizing this executive overre...
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AnalysisAir Force Headquarters Starving A-10 Squadrons (Again)
Yet again Air Force headquarters is blaming budgetary pressures for why it says it must cut the most effective close air support platform.
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AnalysisUnderstanding the Anti-Lobbying Law
Despite the plain language of anti-lobbying bans, a narrow interpretation by the DOJ has given executive branch employees a lot of leeway in influencing the legislative process.
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AnalysisFinancial Sector Oversight Will Be Harmed by New Legislation
Legislation is moving through Congress that would put the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) invaluable whistleblower program in jeopardy.
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AnalysisThey’re Baaack! The Military Resurrects Its Wish Lists
Gates’ defeat of them was short-lived
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AnalysisWatchdog Positions Still Vacant Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has continued to ignore filling permanent inspectors general positions, with some vacancies lasting over two years.
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AnalysisPOGO Statement on F-35 Economic Order Quantity (Block Buy) Legislative Proposal
The Pentagon is persisting in its plans to ramp up F-35 production in the form of a “block buy” even though two oversight agencies caution against the move at this time. Should Congress approve the request, the American people will spend $661 million to buy materials to build ...
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AnalysisTake Action to Strengthen Foreign Lobbying Laws
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) has suggested reforms for improving foreign lobbying laws, but we need your help to make it a Congressional priority.
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AnalysisMore Trump Appointees Get Waived Past Ethics Pledge
The Office of Government Ethics posted waivers to the ethics pledge for 10 Trump appointees after demanding them from federal agencies.
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AnalysisConsiderations for Working with Whistleblowers in a Technological Age
Recent documents released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on how they identified an alleged National Security Agency (NSA) contractor source provide a number of lessons and considerations for sources and journalists who seek to anonymously disclose information.
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