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Policy Letter
POGO Letter - to David Guzy, Chief, Rules & Regulations Staff, Royalty Management Program, Minerals Management Services
MMS is placing the burden on itself to detect underpayments through audits, rather placing the burden on industry to disclose the relevant information.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to Bill Richardson, Department of Energy regarding the moving of the Moab uranium tailings pile from the Colorado River
I am writing to congratulate you on your courageous leadership in asking for the authority to move the Moab uranium tailings pile from the Colorado River. Because of your vision, four endangered species of fish and 25 million Americans will hopefully be protected from this loo...
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Policy Letter
Letter from Groups to Members of Congress Regarding the Decommissioning of the Atlas Uranium Mill in Moab, Utah
The decommissioning of the Atlas uranium mill in Moab, Utah, has been of continuing concern because its radioactive wastes contaminate drinking water for 20 million people.
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Policy Letter
POGO Letter to Congress Endorsing a Cap on Future Federal Spending on the Big Dig
Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel Project ("Big Dig") recently has received national attention. Both "60 Minutes" and The Washington Post detailed cost overruns associated with building the most expensive highway in the United States. This recent publicity is ...
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Policy Letter
POGO letter to DOE Secretary Hazel O’Leary concerning recent visit by DOE IG
Please stop the Department of Energy's pursuit of these whistleblowers.
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Policy Letter
POGO letter to President Clinton regarding cost over runs of Superconducting Super Collider
If tax dollars are going to be allocated to this project, the taxpayers' interests must be protected, and our money must not be squandered.