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We won't stop saying it: Congress must act to prevent government officials from profiting off of prediction markets.
Prediction Markets Open the Door for Corruption and ConflictsCongress must act to prevent government officials from profiting off of prediction markets.www.pogo.orgThe fight over FISA reform is ongoing. If you want to understand what's at stake, look no further than this Q & A with our surveillance expert, Don Bell:
Closing the Data Broker Loophole: A Q&A With a Privacy ExpertA key section of a post-9/11 surveillance law is up for reauthorization in Congress. Here’s why it matters.www.pogo.org"Two of the largest military housing providers in the country have been investigated by the Department of Justice for fraudulent practices. Neither lost their military housing contracts with the government."
How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the SystemAs military families struggle to find affordable and safe housing, a real estate behemoth lines its pockets.www.pogo.orgWe're proud to support this legislation from @booker.senate.gov to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices. This is a common-sense solution that would bring SCOTUS in line with courts throughout the country:
Booker Reintroduces Supreme Court Term Limits Bill to Restore American's Trust in the Court | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong><em> </em>– U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are pushing to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, reintroducing the <em>Suprem...www.booker.senate.govA group of 15 former inspectors general wrote this letter OPPOSING legislation that would abolish CIGIE. CIGIE is a vital agency. Without it, the future and independence of the IG system is in jeopardy.
Former IGs to Congress: Protect CIGIE’s Independence15 former inspectors general oppose legislation to abolish the IG coordinating body and consolidate control of federal oversight within the Executive Office of the Presidentwww.pogo.orgToday's vote on Todd Blanche has been postponed. Keep adding your names to demand that Congress deny his confirmation:
“No” to Trump’s Yes-Manact.pogo.orgProject On Government OversightYou need an attorney general who's capable of standing up for justice and standing up to the president — not someone who sees himself, still, as the president's personal lawyer. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:
You need an attorney general who's capable of standing up for justice and standing up to the president — not someone who sees himself, still, as the president's personal lawyer. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:
“No” to Trump’s Yes-Manact.pogo.orgEven though the Pentagon talks about embracing innovation and new companies, its $1.5T budget request boosts troubled programs and contracting giants. Our investigation:
$1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Benefits Top ContractorsDespite rhetoric about embracing innovation and new companies, the Pentagon’s $1.5T budget request boosts troubled programs and contracting giants.www.pogo.org"Congress can and should play a bigger part in ensuring that taxpayer dollars and the requirements of modern war are being balanced appropriately."
The American Military’s Center of GravityWhat Operation Epic Fury revealed about munitions procurement.pogo.orgMassive loopholes in FISA allow the gov't to collect YOUR personal data w/o a warrant. It doesn't matter who is in power. This is unconstitutional. The confirmation of Jay Clayton to become Director of Nat'l Intelligence does nothing to change the urgent need for FISA reform. Our full statement:
Clayton Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence Does Not Erase Mass Surveillance ConcernsCongress must continue to refuse to reauthorizer FISA until reforms are included.www.pogo.orgThe attorney general is supposed to work for you, not the president. But everything we've seen from Todd Blanche proves that he does not have loyalty to you. Demand that Congress deny Todd Blanche's confirmation. Add your name:
“No” to Trump’s Yes-Manact.pogo.orgWe need all hands on deck to save CIGIE, an essential agency that unites and oversees all inspectors general across the government. But a new bill would abolish CIGIE. Please email your reps and tell them to reject this bill. Once you do that, share this post to get the word out!
Tell Congress: Save CIGIEA bill that would abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is coming to Congress. We need to stop it.act.pogo.orgCome join the POGO team! We're hiring a Fact Checker/Editor. Submit your application by August 5th! ⬇️
Fact Checker/Editor at Project On Government OversightFounded in 1981 in partnership with whistleblowers, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that works to expose waste, corruption, abuse of power, and other i...pogo.breezy.hr"There’s a revolving door of employees between JLL and the housing companies it’s supposed to oversee." Read more in our latest investigation: How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the System
How a Military Housing Watchdog Games the SystemAs military families struggle to find affordable and safe housing, a real estate behemoth lines its pockets.www.pogo.orgYou are owed a final tally of DOGE's impact. The Trump administration had admitted it has no plans to provide one.
DOGE Owes Us an ExplanationTransparency and oversight are key to reducing government waste. Sunsetting without issuing a final report shows DOGE never really cared about either.www.pogo.orgWe need you to raise your voice in support of CIGIE. This is a small but essential agency that unites and oversees all the inspectors general across the government. A new bill is threatening the future of CIGIE. Tell your reps that it cannot pass:
Tell Congress: Save CIGIEA bill that would abolish the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is coming to Congress. We need to stop it.act.pogo.org"If Congress is serious about bringing an end to this prolonged conflict, it must also refuse the administration’s request to fund it." POGO's David Janovsky in @aljazeera.com ⬇️
US House votes to limit Iran war for first time since ceasefire breakdownSenate fails to pass latest War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.www.aljazeera.comThis week, three men who were deported and sent to CECOT last year without a trial have sued CSI Aviation, the airline contractor who transported them. If you want to get the background on CSI Aviation, check out our investigation into them from last year:
Meet the ICE Contractor Running Deportation FlightsCSI Aviation could make billions of dollars running deportation flights, despite its involvement in numerous high-profile controversies.www.pogo.orgTo be clear, we're still in the same war the House already voted to end. But we're glad to see it reaffirm that we want no part in an illegal war. If Congress is serious about bringing an end to this war, it must refuse the admin's request to fund it.
House again rebukes Trump on Iran, approving resolution to limit war powersThe House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.www.cbsnews.com