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Analysis
Erin Brockovich Takes Stand for Water Dept. Transparency
Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich urges public to demand transparency from water management agencies on local and state levels. Her rallying message follows the Flint Water Crisis and an investigation by The Guardian.
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Celebrating 35 Years of “The People’s Watchdog”
For three and a half decades, POGO has been inside the Beltway fighting for a more effective, accountable, open and ethical federal government. Here's the highlights from our 35th anniversary event.
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AnalysisA-10 Saved by Congress but Operating on Borrowed Time
The House and Senate FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act stop the Air Force from retiring A-10s until initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is complete. But Senator Kelly Ayotte continues to find that Air Force leadership i...
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AnalysisArmed Services Committee Chairman Flip-Flops on Pentagon Wish Lists
Last year Senator John McCain said he didn’t like military services’ “unfunded priorities” lists because they were a “backdoor way of getting things done.” This year he's offering an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to add $18 billion to...
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House Committee Votes to Keep Congressional Reports Secret
The House Appropriations Committee voted against posting Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports online for the public.
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Rare Instance of Transparency in DOJ Attorney Misconduct
Last week, an order and opinion by United States District Judge Andrew S. Hanen provided some rare transparency into a case of DOJ attorney misconduct.
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Rare Instance of Transparency in DOJ Attorney Misconduct
Last week, an order and opinion by United States District Judge Andrew S. Hanen provided some rare transparency into a case of DOJ attorney misconduct.
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AnalysisAnother Year, Another Unhelpful FOIA Report
The methodology in an annual agency FOIA survey leaves much to be desired. The Office of Information Policy should take a closer look at how agencies are implementing FOIA.
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Analysis
After 45 Years, Deadly Silica Rule Finalized
Last month, OSHA overcame more than four decades of industry influence, bureaucratic hurdles, and political delays to finalize a rule reducing the amount of potentially lethal silica dust workers can be exposed to.
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AnalysisNavy Chief Reminds Flag Officers of Moral, Ethical Duties
Air Force General Mark Welsh should consider following Admiral John Richardson's lead by admitting moral and ethical failures in the Air Force.
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AnalysisContractor Gets Slap on the Wrist for Nuke Bomb Mix-up
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) slammed the contractor managing two nuclear facilities, the Pantex Site and the Y-12 National Security Complex, in its annual review citing, among other things, a mistake with production of the B61-12 nuclear bomb.
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Analysis
Senate Raises Concerns Over Energy Watchdog Nominee’s Independence
Last week, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to review Susan Beard, the current nominee for the Department of Energy Inspector General position. Several Senators, including Chairwoman Murkowski and Senator Wyden, questioned Ms. Beard’s indepen...