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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 LetterAdvocates Seek Stronger Protections and Confidentiality for Intel Community Whistleblowers
Advocates are reminding Congress of the importance of protecting all whistleblowers from retaliatory attacks and are demanding enforceable protections for intel community whistleblowers.
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AnalysisCongress Must Reclaim Its Role as a Check on Executive Power
It is time to enact reforms that would recalibrate the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch in emergencies.
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Policy LetterTruth-Tellers Urge Congress: Protect the Whistleblower
Truth-tellers honored by the annual Ridenhour Prize urge Members of Congress to protect the whistleblower’s identity and shield them from any retaliation.
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AnalysisFacts Trump Motive
The question at the root of the impeachment inquiry is whether the president abused his office. The ongoing fixation with the whistleblower’s identity is ludicrous, dangerous, and irrelevant.
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AnalysisPhone Briefing on the Role of the Office of Legal Counsel
POGO staff hosted a phone briefing for Hill staff to give an overview of what weight Congress should give the analysis produced by the Office of Legal Counsel and proposals to reform how the office operates.
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AnalysisReport: Interior Gives Oil Companies Discounts on Drilling Rights
The Interior Department has been awarding offshore drilling rights to oil and gas companies for less money than it initially estimates they are worth, a GAO study found.
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AnalysisDeceptive Pentagon Math Tries to Obscure $100 Million+ Price Tag for F-35s
Triumphant headlines mislead the public about the program’s true costs
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ReportThe Report of The Constitution Project’s Task Force on Detainee Treatment
The Report of The Constitution Project's Task Force on Detainee Treatment revealed the U.S. government’s treatment of suspected terrorists during the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations.
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AnalysisEPA Contradicts Its Own Statements on FOIA Rule
Response to Congress Proves FOIA Rule Deserved Public Comment Period
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Policy LetterPOGO Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Mulvaney and Sondland in Ukraine Affair
POGO requests an investigation into potential Hatch Act violations by Mick Mulvaney as well as by Ambassador Gordon Sondland for appearing to use their official authority to sway an upcoming election.
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Policy LetterAmicus Brief: Sixth Amendment Requires New Trial for Rodney Reed
The main witness in Rodney Reed’s death penalty case changed his story and refused to answer questions at a hearing. The Sixth Amendment entitles Reed to a new trial.
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Policy LetterWhistleblower Advocates to Congress: Time to Reform Intel Whistleblower Laws
Advocates are calling on Congress to seize the moment by reforming laws that don’t adequately protect intelligence community whistleblowers.