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AnalysisNDAA Conferees Drop Harmful Secrecy Language from Final Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 no longer contains a provision that would strip the public of its ability to obtain information regarding Pentagon operations under the Freedom of Information Act.
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AnalysisDefense Policy Bill Expands Protections for Military Whistleblowers
The National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2017 includes a number of provisions to greatly enhance protections for military whistleblowers.
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New Rule: Even the Appearance of a Conflict of Interest Should Be Avoided for Government Employees
The Office of Government Ethics finalized a rule governing the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to government employees from outside sources. The new rule is intended to “advance public confidence in the integrity of Federal officials” by advising government employees that...
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House Oversight Committee Takes Aim at Improper Payments
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released a report detailing ineffectiveness of current improper payment system.
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GAO Finds Shrinking Oversight of Capitol Complex Caretaker
Oversight activity at the Architect of the Capitol Office of Inspector General has plummeted in recent years, putting the billions of taxpayer dollars spent to maintain Capitol Hill buildings and grounds at increased risk of waste and fraud.
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AnalysisMr. Trump, Don’t Forget to Nominate a Tough Operational Testing Director
Unless the weapons the Pentagon plans to buy go through realistic combat testing, they are likely to fail when our troops need them the most. The new President must make sure the next Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) puts the best interests of the troops...
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AnalysisAdmiral La Rocque Leaves Legacy of Challenging the Military-Industrial Complex
On October 31st former Center for Defense Information President and Co-Founder Admiral Gene La Rocque passed away. The Project On Government Oversight is proud to carry on his legacy of challenging the military-industrial complex.
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Watchdog Group Slams NRC Over Pilgrim Hearing
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission won’t hold a hearing with local activists about a lack of critical safety equipment at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
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AnalysisWatchdog Finds DoD Missed Opportunities for Savings on Spare Parts
If the military starts comparing price tags, taxpayers could save millions
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ICE Quietly Moving in to Take Over DOJ’s Private Prisons
Instead of halting new contracts while it reviews whether or not to continue using private detention centers, ICE moves in on one of Bureau of Prisons’ newly vacant private prisons.
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Court Blocks New Contractor Accountability Rules
President Obama’s Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order—a set of regulations designed to ensure the safety and fair treatment of federal contract workers—was to take effect this week. But on Monday, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked implementation of most of ...
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A Right to “Know” or a Right to “No”: A War for Information
The Constitution Project and the Levin Center highlighted the intricacies of information access between the executive and legislative branches in a two-panel event.