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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 LetterPOGO Reminds New Defense Chief of Importance of Transparency
After President Trump vented his displeasure with Inspectors General at a Cabinet meeting this week, POGO wrote to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan urging him to rein in secrecy at the Pentagon.
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Policy LetterPOGO Urges Congressional Ethics Committees to Revise Conflict of Interest Rules
There are major gaps in current conflict-of-interest rules for Congress's stock trading.
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AnalysisPentagon Needs Better System to Track Fraudulent Spending
The incoming Congress should tie defense budgets to accounting improvements.
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AnalysisDéjà Chopper: Why the Marines Are Buying a Troubled Aircraft Again
It’s one way to keep their hold on a mission they haven’t carried out in nearly 70 years
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AnalysisCollective Responsibility: Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Government
The national conversation about ethics in government needs to change radically
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AnalysisPanel of Defense Lobbyists and Revolving Door Doyens Calls for More Defense Spending
Few Pentagon-watchers were surprised by a report—written by a panel of defense experts, many with deep ties to the defense industry—saying the United States needs bigger defense budgets.
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Policy Letter
POGO Sends Letter to OSC Seeking Revision of Hatch Act Guidance
The Office of Special Counsel’s guidance threatens to chill speech and should be reconsidered.
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AnalysisRollback: The Trump Administration Proposes to Thin Offshore Drilling Safety Rules
Examining the fine print
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AnalysisA Conversation with Former DHS Official Who Resigned over Family Separation
Former DHS official Scott Shuchart spoke with POGO about quitting over the government’s separation of immigrant families.
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AnalysisUnmasking the Realities of Facial Recognition
Facial recognition surveillance is being rapidly deployed, but despite serious privacy concerns and inaccuracy problems, basic oversight and transparency measures lagging behind.
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AnalysisDecember Oversight Training: The Confirmation Process
POGO's Congressional Training Program aims to educate Hill staffers and other people in the legislative branch about the oversight powers of Congress.
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Policy Letter
POGO Joins 50 Organizations in Calling for DHS to Release Border Plan
Congress shouldn’t give the border wall more funds until DHS releases mandated report on the wall’s cost, impact and effectiveness.