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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 Letter
POGO letter to Senators Webb and McCaskill supporting “The Commission on Wartime Contracting Act” (S.1825)
The Project On Government Oversight appreciates being given the opportunity to review “The Commission on Wartime Contracting Act (S. 1825).” We believe this bill makes great strides towards holding accountable those who have been responsible for waste, fraud, abuse, and misma...
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to NRC Chairman Klein concerning former NRC Commissioner Merrifield departure through the revolving door
For many years, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) has been concerned about how the revolving door between government and private industry thwarts policies and decisions that should protect the public.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to DOE Secretary Samuel Bodman regarding need for independent oversight of the nuclear weapons complex
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) has long been concerned about security in the nuclear weapons complex. Cyber-security at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in particular, is an embarrassment.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to OMB’s Clay Johnson regarding integrity of Inspector General system
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is concerned that there appears to be a growing pattern of unwillingness, on the part of agency heads, to enforce investigative findings concerning instances of IG misconduct.
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Policy Letter
POGO and other organizations urge Senate to pass legislation to improve Freedom of Information Act
The undersigned organizations are writing to express our gratitude to you for your commitment to strengthening the Freedom of Information Act through the OPEN Government Act (S. 849).
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Policy Letter
POGO Supports Rep. Maloney’s Legislation to Study Oil/Gas Royalty Collections
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO), Taxpayers for Common Sense (TCS) and Friends of the Earth (FOE) wholeheartedly support your legislation to commission research that would determine whether the federal government is using best practices in the collection of oil and g...
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Policy Letter
POGO Supports Accountability and Honest Provisions in Energy Bill along with Taxpayers for Common Sense and Friends of the Earth
We are writing to urge you to oppose efforts to weaken key provisions in H.R. 3221 which would restore honesty and accountability to oil and gas drilling on federal and Indian lands.
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Policy Letter
POGO’s response to the Subcommittee’s July 30, 2007 letter presenting questions to complete the record on Testimony on Federal Contracting: Why Do Risky Contractors Keep Getting Rewarded With Taxpayer Dollars?
This is the Project On Government Oversight's (POGO) response to the Subcommittee's July 30, 2007 letter presenting questions to complete the record for the hearing entitled "Federal Contracting: Do Poor Performers Keep Winning?"
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Policy Letter
POGO’s letter to Senators Levin and McCain regarding protecting the integrity of earmark reform
I am writing to urge the Senate Armed Services Committee to protect the integrity of earmark reform which may be compromised by language included in the current Defense Authorization mark. That language would allow funding additions to existing programs or contracts to escape ...
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter Concerning Matheson Amendment to DOD Authorization Bill Regarding Moab Uranium Tailings
Although there are many aspects of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act that are worthy of comment, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) would like to highlight one particular amendment introduced by Representative Jim Matheson (D-UT), which we fear will be ove...
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Policy Letter
POGO’s letter to Secretary Bodman regarding the security implications of the Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility strike
You recently testified that security at the nuclear weapons facilities is a top priority in the department. POGO agrees that security should be a top priority, which makes the current situation at the Pantex nuclear weapons plant an alarming one.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to Senators Levin and McCain regarding the Pentagon request for multiple fixed wing aircraft as part of the FY 2007 Emergency Supplemental Request for the Global War on Terror
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) would like to commend your efforts to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and in an effective manner.