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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. |
Government Oversight
White House: $5.6 Billion in Fraud Recovered
Ed O'Keefe, The Washington Post
National Security
Is Leon Panetta the Right Man to be Secretary of Defense?
Winslow Wheeler, Battleland
Japan to Pick Lockheed's F-35 as New Stealth Fighter
Chico Harlan, The Washington Post
2 Army Reconnaissance Helicopters Crash on Washington Military Base; 4 Soldiers Killed
Associated Press
Hill Sets Aside $660 Billion for Defense; Bill Hits House Floor This Week
Carlo Munoz, Aol Defense
Final DoD Policy Bill Would Get Tough with F-35 Prime Contractor
John T. Bennett, The Hill
Public Health
Medtronic Pays $23.5 Million to Settle Kickback Charges
Ed Silverman, Pharmalot
Financial Oversight
WaMu Ex-Officials Settle FDIC Lawsuit
Dan Fitzpatrick and Jean Eaglesham, The Wall Street Journal
SEC Sues Glaxo Unit Over Share Buybacks Before Acquisition
Joshua Gallu, Businessweek
SEC Asks Court to Order SIPC to Pay Claims by Alleged Ponzi Scheme Victims
David S. Hilzenrath, The Washington Post
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