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Where there's smoke, there's fire. POGO's Morning Smoke is a collection of the freshest investigations, scoops, and opinions related to the world of government oversight. Have a story you'd like to see included? Contact POGO's blog editor. |
National Security
Entire U.S. Stealth Fighter Fleet Grounded
David Axe, Danger Room
Open Government
Administration Seeks Transparency Ideas
Gavin Baker, OMB Watch
White House Still Reviewing Plan for Disclosing Contractor Campaign Gifts
Charles S. Clark, Government Executive
Financial Oversight
Need Answers on Banks? Don't Bother Asking Auditors
Francine McKenna, Forbes
S&P Balks at SEC Proposal to Reveal Rating Errors
Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters
S&P Not Shy About Using its Clout Politically
Michael Hudson and Aaron Mehta
Public Health
Watchdogs Bark as FDA Relaxes Rules on Conflicts of Interest
Matthew Arnold, Medical Marketing and Media
J&J to Settle Criminal Charge Over Risperdal Marketing, While 40 States Plan Lawsuits
Ed Silverman, Pharmalot
Universities Get Advice on How to Avoid Ghostwriting Scandals in Research Articles
Paul Basken, The Chronicle on Higher Education
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear-Waste Disposal a Growing Fiscal Problem
Mark Maremont, The Wall Street Journal
Law from 2006 Gives SEC Scope to Probe S&P
Ronald D. Orol, Marketwatch
Contract Oversight
Acquisition Planning: Opportunities to Build Strong Foundations for Better Service Contractors
U.S. GAO
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