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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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AnalysisClinton Emails: Inside Response to POGO’s Kabul Embassy Exposé
Secretary Clinton's newly released emails from 2009 show that the State Department saw itself primarily in a battle to limit public relations damage that could arise from the Kabul Embassy scandal.
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It’s Time to Update Coal Rules That Are Costing Taxpayers Millions
The rules governing what coal companies pay to extract natural resources from public lands haven't been changed in over 25 years.
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AnalysisJohn Boyd’s Ideas and Spirit Thrive in Boston
A small but devoted group of professionals from across numerous fields gathered in Boston this weekend to discuss their work and how it has been inspired by the ideas and theories of Col. John Boyd.
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Watching the Watchdogs: GAO Finds Problems with Commerce IG
A recent GAO report highlights deficiencies of the Commerce Department's Office of Inspector General under the former IG.
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DoD Reply to 2010 FOIA: Go to the Army
After five years, POGO finally receives a FOIA response from the Department of Defense...sort of.
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Dodd-Frank Turns Five; Too Soon to Celebrate?
The Dodd-Frank Act turns five this week. POGO's review of the law's implementation at one agency shows that the anniversary is full of both promise and disappointment.
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Report Sheds More Light on Misconduct by Nuclear Contractor
Nuclear contractor Sandia Corporation illegally used federal funds for lobbying, but will still likely be able to rebid for the billion dollar contract.
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Facilitating the DoD Revolving Door
The Project On Government Oversight has learned of a new avenue the private sector is using to facilitate the revolving door between the Department of Defense (DoD) and defense contractors.
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FOIA: Release to One, Wait, Release to All
The Project On Government Oversight celebrates the Freedom of Information Act pilot program, "Release to One, Release to All," which will share requested information to the public—not only the requester. However, POGO would like to see a waiting period implemented to...
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‘Kill Chain’ Highlights Uncertainty in Use of Military Drones
Andrew Cockburn’s latest book, Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins, is a well-researched takedown of the U.S. drone program, which includes a look at the civilian deaths caused by drones.
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Public Outcry Protects Open Gov Against Backroom Legislation
Bipartisan protest demanded the removal of anti-transparency language from Wisconsin's state budget bill.
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USAID’s Partner Vetting System: Controversial but Necessary
The United States Agency for International Development’s Partner Vetting System isn't without controversy, but it is possible to find the right balance to ensure taxpayer dollars don't go to terrorists.