November 6, 2014

Last Week in FOIA—Exploring Solutions to Today’s Problems

Last week was a busy one for FOIA advocates, and POGO offers a short roundup of some of the events that took place.

November 4, 2014

Contractor Hired to Manage Construction of UPF

The contractor currently managing the Y-12 National Security Complex just awarded a subcontract to it's parent company, Bechtel National, for the final design and construction work on the Uranium Processing Facility.

November 4, 2014

POGO Stands by Fired U.S. Air Marshal Robert MacLean

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Department of Homeland Security vs. Robert MacLean. The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is proud to be one of several organizations that has filed an amicus brief in support of Robert MacLean.

October 30, 2014

49 Organizations Call on Congress to Restore Whistleblower Rights for Intelligence Contractors

Congress should quickly restore whistleblower rights for government contractors who work in the intelligence community, 49 ideologically diverse organizations and the Make It Safe Coalition told lawmakers in a letter today.

October 30, 2014

KBR Iraq Fraud Case Gets to Supreme Court

A nearly decade-old whistleblower lawsuit alleging KBR defrauded the government and provided contaminated water in Iraq hangs in the balance at the U.S. Supreme Court.

November 5, 2014

Lack of Transparency Raises Serious Concerns about Planned Uranium Processing Facility

Federal officials have refused to publicly release information about the cost and scope of a planned Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) in Tennessee, even as the project moves toward the design and construction phase.

November 4, 2014

POGO Stands by Fired U.S. Air Marshal Robert MacLean

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Department of Homeland Security vs. Robert MacLean, the case involving a U.S. Air Marshal who blew the whistle on cut-backs that would have removed air marshals from high-risk long-distance flights when the government was aware of a looming terrorist hijacking plot.

October 30, 2014

49 Organizations Call on Congress to Restore Whistleblower Rights for Intelligence Contractors

Congress should quickly restore whistleblower rights for government contractors who work in the intelligence community (IC), 49 ideologically diverse organizations and the Make It Safe Coalition told lawmakers in a letter today.

October 17, 2014

POGO Supports ARB's Burden of Proof Standard

POGO applauds the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board decision in Fordham v. Fannie Mae. This decision is vital to sustain the legal burdens of proof that have defined modern whistleblower law.

October 16, 2014

Bipartisan Coalition Sends Letter to Armed Services With Final NDAA Recommendations

As you prepare for final, bicameral consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015, the undersigned groups appreciate your consideration of the following recommendations. Doing so will help the Department of Defense save valuable resources in an era of budgetary constraint.

November 5, 2014

Supreme Court hears oral arguments on fired air marshal who warned the public about security risks

Inside Counsel | By Ed Silverstein

October 30, 2014

Virginia braces for aftershocks from Wallops explosion

Watchdog.org | By Kenric Ward

October 29, 2014

Democratic congressman pressured VA to help politically connected contractor

The Washington Times | By Jim McElhatton

October 19, 2014

VA morale low, but actions by new boss could change things

The Washington Post | Federal Eye | By Joe Davidson

October 11, 2014

Sunlight is better than darkness

The Hill; Congress Blog | By POGO's Michael Smallberg