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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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AnalysisDOJ Can and Must Improve Data on Deaths in Custody
The Justice Department says the law that requires it to collect death in custody data prevents it from doing a good job. Really?
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AnalysisThe Inflation Reduction Act: Topline Oil and Gas Reforms
Big changes for big oil and gas industries
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AnalysisLawmakers Work to Prevent Military Price Gouging
After years of accommodating industry, Congress is looking toward financial incentives to help the Pentagon make smarter contracting decisions.
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AnalysisRepresentatives are Too Invested in Defense Contractors
Congress must act to prevent the military-industrial-congressional complex from corrupting the policymaking process and eroding public trust.
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AnalysisNow is the Appropriate Time for Congress to Spend Some Money to Make Some Change
Here are nine provisions to watch in the FY23 appropriations process.
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AnalysisAccountability: The Path to Improve Government Effectiveness and the Antidote to Authoritarianism
Cynicism is high, and public trust in government is low. But by activating civic engagement around increased government accountability, we can help build a government that's worthy of the public trust.
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AnalysisAir Force Leaders Threatened by Relevant, Factual A-10 Information
A leaked email reveals Air Force leader’s concerns that their A-10 retirement plans may be ruined if Congress and the public receive accurate and timely information about the program.
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AnalysisStaff Minimum Pay Invests in Congress’s Oversight Capacity
A minimum pay for staffers is a big step toward ensuring more staff with oversight experience remain on the Hill, but Congress must do more to invest in their training.
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AnalysisIs a Presidential Coup a Federal Crime? DOJ Owes Us an Answer
The Department of Justice has dodged questions about whether it is criminally investigating former President Donald Trump for his role in January 6 for too long.
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AnalysisThe Hypocritical Legislative-Confirmation Conundrum
While the filibuster has been abused in recent years, it can be reformed to help the Senate pass more legislation to better serve the American people.
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AnalysisHow to Protect Yourself from Surveillance While Seeking Reproductive Health Care
The Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade has raised huge questions about abortion and the future of reproductive health care. We provide answers on how numerous surveillance powers can be harnessed against individuals to enforce bans.
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AnalysisCongress, Don’t Lose the Plot on Judicial Ethics
Supreme Court ethics reform is a commonsense good-government reform, backed by nearly three-quarters of the public.