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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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AnalysisWhy We’re Holding an Oversight Summit Now
It’s fair to say there has been no time like the present.
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AnalysisWhat Happens When One State Flouts the Constitution?
The Court has made clear what the 6th Amendment demands when it comes to expert assistance in capital cases. Will it make Arkansas come in to compliance?
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Policy Letter
Advocates Ask Defense Secretary for Update on Required Retaliation Training
Whistleblower advocates are seeking an update from Defense Secretary Mattis on the steps he has taken to implement training for employees who investigate retaliation, as required under the National Defense Authorization Act.
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AnalysisThe Hot-Potato Scenario of Ethics Investigations
The executive branch agency in charge of ethics compliance has to rely on other agencies to enforce its rules
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AnalysisSeptember Oversight Training: How to Work with the Media on Oversight Investigations
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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AnalysisA Proposed Agenda for a New PCLOB
In the event the PCLOB begins working again, it will have a wide array of potential issues to take on.
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Policy Letter
Defense Department Needs Certified Contracting Information to Prevent Waste
The Defense Department’s proposed rule requiring certified cost or pricing information when only one offer is received is a step in the right directing, but it falls out of bounds.
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Policy Letter
POGO Urges Hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board Nominees
POGO and 30 other civil society organizations are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee hold hearings on Privacy and Civil Liberty Board nominees, which has been unmanned far too long.
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AnalysisUnconstitutional Presidential Wars
Presidents since Truman have violated the Constitution with unauthorized military actions.
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Policy Letter
NGOs Ask Senate to Review Record before Confirmation Hearing
POGO joined the open government community in asking the Senate Judiciary Committee to wait for the National Archives and Records Administration to complete its review of Brett Kavanaugh's records before proceeding with his confirmation hearing.