The Project On Government Oversight, Inc.

POGO does great investigative work and creates solid policy that can (and should) be acted upon. They have broad influence and a perspective that appeals to many ideological persuasions.

I value the critical mission, and work, of this Organization, and have included it in my estate plans.

Because I can no longer keep track of on-going government abuses and misadventures as I once did, I trust and rely on POGO to sort out what is most important and to take action. POGO does remarkable work and is effective in getting results.

Even with all the emails, POGO comes through as worthy of checking. When I read what the organization is focusing on, I feel thankful for its probing attention to whatever issue I knew little or even nothing about. Truth-putting is vital.

I like getting information about government mechanics without drama or obvious misinformation.

Pogo addresses relevant issues with previously not "common knowledge." Often their work involves revealing un-intended consequences. I am often moved to drop a note to my Senators and Representatives.

The Project on Government Oversight is perhaps the most important watchdog organization scrutinizing the federal government today. It offers insightful, well-researched analysis and critiques of federal actors, programs, and spending with the aim of promoting greater transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of federal investments of taxpayers' money. POGO helps keep concerned members of the public like me well-informed and invites us to participate in actions to demand better from our government and by extension for ourselves and our communities.

POGO can be counted on to dig deep and get the truth about government programs and activities. They are respected on the Hill as a source of in-depth truthful information. And they are always ready to support whistleblowers who know what goes on behind the scenes. As a retired federal employee, I find this especially necessary in these trying times. They have had my support for many years and will far into the future.

The Project on Government Oversight has worked diligently for many years to enhance operation of the federal government. They are dedicated to being bipartisan, and they are a trusted voice. They are courageous and detailed in their investigations of corruption, injustice, and abuse of power in the federal government. I am inspired by their perseverance, and I am proud to support their efforts.

POGO is one of the few sites I ALWAYS trust. There is no hype or exaggeration and they carefully source and vet their information. In all the years I have accessed the site, I have yet to find that the information they provide is not accurate. Also, POGO takes on many stories other sites disdain.

strictly through the newsletter and correspondence, an essential conduit for accountability, the unconventional, independent and necessary

I'm grateful for POGO's unrelenting pursuit of governmental practices in spending our taxpayer dollars. It helps me better understand both policy and practice among government leaders and workers whom, by definition are servants of the public. It informs my view of personal political choices.

It is lively and enlightening. Professionally done

Hello, keep telling us LOUDLY on how our government is trying to be slick with common sense values in the country. Thank you for your service and voice for the people in the USA.

Truth is the answer to democracy and the United States has gone way down on the transparency list that it is enough to make a person sick. Keep up the good work and let’s hope the fat orange ������ baboon psychopath never holds another office in the U.S. again.

My experience with POGO really began with its Center for Defense Information.
Today that group continues to be my main source of information on the Pentagon and miliary topics.

POGO is now my main source for up-to-date information on a host of topics concerning other branches of our too large federal government. I look forward to many more years of supporting, and learning from POGO.

I have been a Board member since its beginning and nothing has made me more proud of being an American living in a democracy in need of constant attention to ensure an open, honest and accountable operation of government. No organization does it better and in greater depth than POGO!
Anne B. Zill
Fund for Constitutional Government

POGO's reporting is like an extremely strong cup of coffee first thing in the morning.Many military/industrial complex, inside the beltway types would prefer their deeds go unexposed. It should be required reading every morning for every legislator , AND TAXPAYER alike. I see very little of this information posted by few other sites. POGO stands above all others.

The Project on Government Oversight performs the critical function of investigating and working to correct problems with governmental organizations and actors that impact constitutionality, efficiency, fairness, ethics, and waste. They do their reporting and pursue solutions with the highest standards of integrity and achieve real-world results for the benefit of all citizens.

There are thirty million Americans without healthcare in fifty states in 2023, and this is a horrendous statistic to have so many Americans still without healthcare, because the U.S. prides itself to be one of the richest countries in the world, but very unfortunately thirty million Americans are sacrificed on the altar of corporate profits and government oblivion to human suffering without healthcare. Do mobilize as many Americans as possible in fifty states to petition president Joe Biden, entire U.S. Senate, and entire House of Representatives to expand Public Option Health Insurance in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and forty seven other states in 2023!!!!!!!!!!!! Do stop wasting human lives, and lack of healthcare wastes human lives into oblivion!!!!!!!!!!!!

I follow POGO for their relentless efforts to hold the US govt to account. I'm impressed by their dedication and the breath of their research and commentary. Only wish I had more time to engage with their content.

I served in the Navy and worked for the US Government, and I saw a lot of waste and incompetence. Much of the problems are the incompetent, unqualified higher-ups vice the frontline workers. POGO does an outstanding job of uncovering this waste and corruption. Thy dig VERY deep.

Thoroughness and Relevance: these are the words that come to mind when I think of POGO. The information is timely and in-depth. The advocacy is certainly in line with good government and the principles of the constitution. The advocacy is important.

I have a great respect for the news service. It appeals to my mind. I wish there was more about Ukraine.

I've followed POGO’s well researched advocacy in support of good government for many years. Its reports ensure our tax dollars are efficiently spent. Its watchdog role with oversight and thoughtful testimony helps improve our democracy for all. I’m grateful to POGO for championing ethical leadership.

POGO takes on what very few organizations (or individuals) seem to care about; the transparency and integrity of our government. I am grateful that they do.

Well researched, well written exposes of government stupidity and corruption

POGO does great work at a time when we need it most. I rely on them to dig into the weeds of governance with a critical eye.

POGO watches things no one else watches, even if it's not popular. Both parties are watched and waste or dishonesty is called out. Since they are not a government agency, there is no one to say they can't do or say something. We need more organizations that do this!

Effective and efficient advocacy that amplifies impact across all branches of government. An excellent resource for journalists and first amendment advocates who rely on whistleblowers for information and context when looking to understand how to further improve public policies.

My name is Thomas C Couram.

I am 62 years old.

I’m homeless and am being harassed every day by police and the
minions they control.

I have a blood clot in one leg and a blood pressure that is in the critical stage.

Motorcycles and souped up cars follow me everywhere I go.
They simulate with modified mufflers, firing gunshots and explosions at me night and day.

I cannot get a job because I have no I.D., and in nearly 3 years had has no help getting one in this town. They made it clear from day one, I would get no help, even though I did not come from the South to the North of my own free will.

The same government/military that falsely arrested me and forced me to take a shot in 2009, that gave
me a blood clot and heart problems, and nearly causing my death from cancer, trafficked me to this town.

They control and monitor all my communications. Two months ago, my daughter offered to send me money. Before I could get back to her with a place to send funds, she dropped off the face of the earth.
She has not posted on her blog or gotten in touch with me since.

I can’t use my proof of income letter from the Social Security administration to get a loan. My first pay- out is on Dec 14, but because I am in a government cointel pro program, for protesting vicious pedophilia in books and songs, the post office ( I use general delivery for an address) is giving me the run around despite the fact that the Lady in the SS office, is calling them and making great efforts to ensure I get the mail.

I was trafficked to this town by the Feds and they have made my life a hell for nearly 3 years.

My first week here, they started a 3-alarm fire in an abandoned Highrise because I was sleeping there.
Three weeks later, they attacked me with a SWAT team, stomped a painting, I meant to try and sell, repeatedly punched me in the face and threatened to execute me with an assault rifle after I was handcuffed.
All this less than 4 months after I was brutalized in Memphis Tenn by police, falsely arrested and literally denied a trial.

This has been a 15 year and counting, relentless hate crime against me by the government and military.
I am harassed everywhere I go in Lucas County, even in the Library.
I tried to file a lawsuit 8 months after the SWAT team and was barred from even entering the court house
Five months ago, I filed again, and has been waiting to this day simply for the Judge to rule whether or
not I could proceed pro se. This is a process that is usually immediate if you qualify as an indigent person.
Seven months ago, I could have gotten a birth certificate and so a job, from a program called GoodWill.
The guy took my info and when I came back the next day, he told me he had been blocked out of the system.
The same information I gave him, I gave to a woman at the SS office in September, and she verified me ideniity. I can now get the I.D. but I don’t have the fee.

I would have the fee, because the woman sent me a SS card and a debit card, but the post office sent my mail back despite the woman making arrangements with them. The woman made another arrangement with them and ten days later they claim my mail hadn’t arrive.

This is a process that happens with everything I do in this town just to get food and get off the streets.
Every day they run ahead of me and try to prevent me from even eating out the dumpsters.

For almost three years the police would stake out every dumpster I went to, and suddenly nothing can be found in the dumpster.
I tried to file a complaint with police internal affairs and was told he would not take a complaint from me.

I emailed to police-oversee board, and have heard nothing from them.
Because I paid into the system for over 30 years, I have income now, starting on Dec, 14.
The reason I’m writing this letter is because I know they
are going try to block me getting the funds, despite the fact that I already have a printed letter stating
when the benefits will start and how much.
I can get a loan now because the woman also gave me a “proof of income” letter.

My crime for 15 years of false arrests, brutality, blacklisting for all employment, and
relentless harassment was protesting and writing about the murder, torture and rape of
Children.
I have no regrets.

I can be contacted at lyrimar@protonmail.com

POGO (Project on Government Oversight) provides a consistent, evidence supported, nonpartisan exposure of waste, corruption, abuse of power, and a clarion call for
reforms for more effective, ethical, accountable federal government that safeguards constitutional principles. Its goals and methods can readily be accepted by large majorities. When Congress and active citizens listen, its strong national impact benefits many.

I grew up inGermany and consider the news coverage there superior to here. POGO Isa wonderful exception and provides non-sensational coverage for important items that I don’t see in other mainstream media, which is why I have Bern reading their column for years!

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I started watching the Center for Defense Information's America's Defense Monitor many years ago. It was anchored by the "two Eugenes"--retired Admirals Gene LaRoque and Eugene Carroll. I continued to follow CDI off and on for a long time. When CDI became part of the Project on Government Oversight, I followed it there.

POGO engages in carefully-researched critiques of American military policy and spending. It isn't anti-American, but rather wants America to use its financial and military resources based on sound information, policy, and planning. We need more of this, not less, and am glad POGO exists to do the research and analyses and to make this information available.

Hi, Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting with Admiral Carroll, a great American and one of the founders of CDI. He taught me a great deal. A NATO commander he had great insights that are relevant today. He understood the role NATO should play in relationship to Russia as if he had premonitions of dangers on the horizon. His approach to nuclear weapons and and the dangers of US militarism has to be admired. Having worked in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy I have always been interested in the risks and benefits of radiation. Admiral Carroll. certainly understood that concept. POGO continues to keep Admiral Carroll's message alive. Murray Watnick MD

POGO is always substantive in their communications. They do research on deficiencies in our government that is valued by our government itself. In their promotion POGO does not limit itself to a sales pitch. They teach us how our government can improve.
William B. Donovan, MD

I appreciate POGO's in depth investigative reporting. They catch out the bad actors and the incompetent, shining light into the darkest, most hidden corners.

POGO gives documented background on the items or issues it is discussing.

I learn about ways to take action such as signing petitions.

These people really are non-partisan. They get to the point and show the issues with the various governmental agencies clearly. I admit, I am usually upset after reading the newsletter, but we need to know about the abuses so we can ask our officials to stop them.

Unbiased reporting is SO important, especially in today's world where millions of people are regularly deceived by bias reporting, and there do not have the information they need to make appropriate life or death choices. POGO is #1 in my book, and I often recommend it pthers.

Project On Government Oversight is an invaluable resource for rooting out and exposing wasteful spending and unethical behavior by government officials and entities. They shine a light on corrupt and/or unethical activities that are going on behind the scenes.

Critically important mission, with talented, dedicated, and knowledgeable staff.

Could not go a day without reading Always on track wt daily important events. Mahalo Thank you

love the detailed info on timely topics. News that I TRUST.

I really appreciate how much POGO stays on top of what's happening in our government regardless of the politics. I feel that they keep me in the loop.

Keep up the good work that you are doing. Your work is very important and I hope you do not get tired of holding government personnel accountable for misbehavior and wrong doing.

I have know the team at POGO for over 25 years. They not only have an outstanding record of accomplishment in tracking government agency performance, but do the kind of responsible investigative work that leads to reform and/or better government.

With the recent Trump presidency this nation has hit a new high of polarization. So it has been even more important than usual for outside organizations to dwell deeply into "the weeds" behind governmental decisions. POGO has lots of experience doing just that, so we need it more than ever before.

I like how your organization keeps me imformed on current events. Also how you stand for the right things. I want to thank you for being there for America.

POGO is extremely reliable and trustworthy. Its information is always accessible AND critical.
While occasionally it may seem overly serious or harsh, it in fact is on target about how serious matters are, and how harsh the consequences may be. I'm grateful to have POGO working for me and sharing its facts and insights.

It gives me hope because I'm constantly victimized by corrupt government officials and police in Allegheny county.

POGO is the gold standard for applied research - excellent sophisticate mega-data and primary data research and analysis - cutting to the core of what the findings mean in both government operations and policy along with how it affects us the citizens of this country. POGO has documented billions in waste, fraud, corruption within our government operations and brought it to light. POGO goes beyond the reports and gives recommendations for bipartisan solutions, improved transparency and healthy democratic processes. We need POGO

I always hesitate to open POGO's newsletters because they are invariably packed with detailed accounts of deep, systemic corruption in our government, the institution that is supposed to keep Americans protected from enemies domestic, natural, and foreign. In particular, I resist opening The Bunker, because the amounts involved in the military's budgetary extravaganza dwarf those of any other branch of government; the military has the best, patented reasons to keep scrutiny away ("national security"); and this spending insanity has full popular and bipartisan support, making reform extremely unlikely. When I do open The Bunker, I skim quickly and then close it before reaching the end, having absorbed as much as my system will tolerate before collapsing.

I really appreciate the courageous and in-depth reporting. So much of government spending is a 'black box' to the average citizen. Reading POGO's reporting helps me refine communication to my congressional representatives and senators.
Go POGO!

POGO is one of thrust! POGO doesn't just post more political blather-- POGO grounds every posting with ACTUAL FACTS!!! POGO shares REAL RESEARCH into the issue being discussed.
I know and trust POGO to give me the facts and to promote intelligent discussion and research around the issues,

One of the foundations of any democracy, let alone a great democracy, is the ability to hold leaders accountable for their actions (and inactions). POGO does this unrelentingly across political divides. Citizens need to know what their elected leaders are doing, for good or bad, and POGO is the window through which we can see and judge politicians.

Our country is literally fighting for its survival, elected officials are owned by the greedy rich, even vanilla laws passed by Congress to insure accountability and transparency are ignored by the Executive branch in conjunction with its crooked DOJ. We are the world's laughing stock. "Nero fiddled while Rome burned and Trump golfed." While most politicians dig in by party lines the non partisan non profits like POGO continue on fighting the good fight for what could be, should be, and will be if we are to see another day. I'll never send another penny to a politician when Pogo gives me so much more for my money.

This small, not well known bulldog of a group does a great job of exposing all the military projects that know how to spend lots of money for very little results.

POGO is one of only a few nonprofits that consistently supplies us with important information about our federal government. Their work is vital to this country. And while they send out a reasonable amount of funding requests, we never feel besieged by it. Truly a great non profit.

Pogo does the research to identify and quantify the ongoings of the governement and keeps me informed of their research in what I consider an unbiased fashion. They are doing a great job.

I can always count on POGO to give us the truth, based on thorough research. I’ve found no other source, non-profiit or otherwise, that can give me information about what the Pentagon is wasting our money upon. We citizens NEED to know this information if we are to do anything about it.

I am thankful for POGO.

I've been reading The Defense Monitor for 30 years, counting on that inside view of Pentagon operations and policies, that watchdogging of the waste and boondoggles, and expose of the protection racket going on with no-bid contracts and special favors. It takes a special kind of courage to keep going with this kind of journalism, all (in the earlier decades, at least) written by retired, highly-ranked military officers. And it takes a special kind of organization, like POGO, to sustain these and similar efforts to get the public the information it needs to hold malfactors in the government accountable, and help those institutions run responsibily. I will continue to support POGO, since it supports all of us, and everything we stand for.

Only organization shining a light into the ark corners of government . Waste, fraud, corruption, and abuse of power has been and is a widespread problem across the federal government. We need watchdogs.

I've known and supported POGO for more than 10 years, and in that time it has broadened its efforts and increased its effectiveness in keeping government honest by exposing waste, fraud, and corruption. Anyone interested in honesty and transparency in our government owes a thanks to POGO.

I have followed POGO for quite a long time and enjoy the way they call out bad actors in government.

POGO does great research that I use to communicate with my congressman and senators! Their research keeps me informed and allows hone my request to my representatives. I also need POGO's research to communicate clearly with neighbors. I would be so uninformed without their work.

POGO provides in depth reports on government actions and inactions and is invaluable to all concerned citizens. I read every issue, even though lately many are painful and cause me deep grief because of the illicit activities of so many government officials.

POGO is a wonderful non-profit ....POGO are all about good government

I am a retired career fed.

I read the POGO emails regularly because they are an authoritative window on what our government is doing that it does not want us to know that it's doing.

I am glad to know and support an organization that is affective, informative, informing me and others. They help still my frustration of feeling helpless with all that is going on.

POGO works hard to attain the truth for all of us!

I believe that POGO is one of the most important groups that are out there, I receive over a humdred e mails a day. I a lot are for animals etc but as far as the government and the departments that supposed to be working for us they are by far the best. They do their research and you can count on it will be the facts. They cover all aspects of the daily game. Many are issues that we would never even know that was happening behind the scenes. The shear amount of money that is wasted that they uncover is mind numbing. I do not understand why more people do not follow all of this information since it is the taxpayers money. The corruption is insidious. On the subject of the F35 for example, I have been following it's disgusting disaster before I started receiving e mails from POGO. They uncovered and followed more than I was able to. So when someone says we don't have enough budget for so & so. I tell them I have one word for you, the F35. I trust POGO more than a lot of news sources. I thank them for all of their work and will continue to.

Excellent, well-researched, objective, and informative journalism is what I always find at POGO.

I joined POGO only a few months ago after reading a story sourced to it. I have been absolutely amazed at the terrific work I have learned about since joining. They do wonderful research and distribute their findings in clear, unbiased reports. We need more organizations like POGO to hold our government accountable.

Government transparency - what a concept!
In every administration, it is necessary to have someone holding the government accountable. This is the mandate of The Project on Government Oversight, Inc. and they do it exceptionally well.

They tell the truth, and are a daily read foe me. They provide important news that I trust completely.

The one place i can go for the truth. Much appreciated.

Now, more than ever, this organization is needed by the American people. Oversight of govt. is necessary for a democracy to thrive. We are lucky to have such a group fighting for us.

They are unsung heroes! Without them so much Government corruption and malfeasance would go undetected and/or fly way under the radar.

I've been a fan of POGO for years. The organization consistently highlights what's going on in the government in such a way that it is clear and informative.

Years ago, in my then role as a news reporter, I came across POGO and quickly became a great admirer of the work they do, work that is essential to spotlighting the work and errors of government agencies and sharing that information with the public. For a number of years now I have made modest financial contributions to POGO and honestly believe its work is both vital and under-appreciated. POGO gets my vote!

POGO gives me information I cannot find anywhere else. They also confirm information that I see from other sources by reporting similar information.

Definitely one of the hardest working nonprofits going. They've brought situations in my home state of Oregon and nationwide to my attention time after time.

No matter which party is in power, transparency and accountability seem to us to be in short supply. POGO staff are like "Honesty Wasps" which keep on stinging and reminding Congress and the public where there is trouble in River City. The organization's emphasis on emphasizing the value of whistleblowers is truly spot-on.

We pick our charities carefully-POGO is at the top of our list.

Jan and Woody Tarbuck
Readfield, ME

Because any form of effective self-regulation is a rarity in government sponsored service, the existence of P.O.G.O. is an existential necessity, without which our society would soon cease to function at all. Their attention to corrupt practices and schemes is a huge assist in the disclosure of said aberrations and the corrective forces that are brought to bear upon them. I appreciate the opportunity they provide me to contribute to this monitoring service.

POGO seeks the truth about our government. When I first saw this in my email . I wondered who was it sending emails to me. Having so many emails and organizations contact me, i immediately deleted the email. Looking for someone I deleted by mistake, I went rummaging in my spam and trash. Suddenly, the POGO email appeared . This time I looked at this organization more closely and found that I had made a huge mistake. POGO is one of the few organizations that take the time to investigate all crucial matters regarding our government.

Like so many others I receive many Political Emails everyday, most asking for money so they will do the job they are already paid to do. I don't read most of them but I always read POGO,. You are a shining light into the political waste and corruption that the common citizen must be aware of. Hopefully someday enough people will understand that most members of Congress do not Represent us, they represent Corporations and themselves and then we will remove them.. Their "Smoke and Mirrors", Flea Circus" and continued manufactured crisis to distract us will stop being believed (As a need for more money or even reality). Then maybe "Our" Government will be reclaimed by the American Public. One can only hope.

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TO POGO.
I DO APPRECIATE MUCH THE POGO TEAM FOR GOOD WORK THEY HAVE BEEN DOING TO THE US EMBASSY NAIROBI, GUARD FORCE. POGO BEING OUR POINT OF CONTACT/WHISTLE BLOWER. POGO IS DETERMINED FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE. KEEP IT.
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This is one of the few places to go where you can read investigative reporting. POGO Is helpful for me because i stay on my Representative & Senators, and POGO gives me accurate information. POGO is right up there with Mother Jones for me. POGO is totally deserving of your support.

i always open my emails from pogo because their articles are clearly written so that even I as a layman understand the issue presented, Articles always seem clear and thoroughly researched remarkably free of apparent bias

My intellectual/ moral world view has been informed for 60 years by parsimony, clarity, uncompromising objectivity and documentation, and I have never been disappointed by a POGO article.

The best in giving you an understanding of the inner workings of the US Government.

I'm over 60 and have seen a lot over the years, lies, corruption, murder in #'s,cheaters, and stealers. But nothing like whats going on today !!~ Greed and power is the #1 problem now, along with technology enabling us to kill without human interaction as well as all those dirty deeds done dirt cheap aimed at spying on everyone for profit in one way or another. The human race is out of control ! I don't socialize much anymore at least not with humans. I do look forward to seeing all this exposed and my #1 go to for that information and more is POGO . I can always count on accurate information from POGO not hype ! Here's to you POGO and all the people within and the hard work they do to expose and help us see humanity for what it has become.If the world can be saved it starts here !

I have no experience but POGO and others should listen that Trump's wife allegedly said he read Hitler who wanted to have a master race rule the whole world and was partly responsible for 60 million deaths during WWII. I have heard some say these times are similar to those leading up to WWII. No one seems to be able to stop Trump who is not that far from being a Hitler.

There are many independent journalists and news services that serve those interested in an alternative perspective room to be proud. None more so than ny experience with POGO. The journalists are fearless and persistent. They provide in-depth stories and most importantly they get results while gaining respect and attention from members of Congress. POGO is my go-to for accuracy and outcomes. Thanks to all those who work tirelessly for us all!

I learn a great deal of very relevant information about the US government from the articles published and sent to me by POGO. They help me understand the issues and enable me to discuss the issues intelligently with others.

You folks are an island of hope for me. It is such a comfort to me too know that in the midst of all the partisan baloney you folks tend to the business of telling me when our government sometimes actually functions efficiently and more often when our government is simply wasting its time and the taxpayers dollars.

Actually lives up to expectations of excellence and impartiality.

The way POGO tracks the never battleworthy, ever dollar-gobbling F-35 is emblematic of why Cecilia and I will keep POGO on our list of organizations to support. POGO reminds us that there are many people and bureaus in the government who thrive on staying out of the public eye. It's POGO that keeps me aware, for example, that the Pentagon is immune to serious audit. Granted, POGO's updates constitute an unmanageable river of notifications that I cannot do anything about, but without them the country would be for me a different, and much more imaginary, place. POGO gives the lie to politicians who try to degrade all public discourse by painting all responsible news gatherers as "fake." We need POGO as badly as we need any journalistic instrument.

Our politicians and government are out of control now. They have forgotten that they have citizens to whom they must be held accountable. POGO is an essential line of defense against our out-of-control administration. The work they do has provided a necessary line of defense against the greed and power grabbing of people and agencies who are very adept at pulling the wool over they eyes of the public. I depend on POGO to keep me informed and to act to protect me and my fellow citizens.

I have found MANY non profits that I donated to are actually biased one way or another. When I saw "government oversight" I was quite leary because most "oversight" . Most are pro government administrations, which is not what the name implies.

As a journalist covering waste and fraud in the federal government for many years, I have always relied upon POGO to get facts and credible analyses. POGO's leader, Danielle Brian, and general counsel Scott Amey are among the smartest people I know when it comes to understanding what is happening and why in federal departments and agencies. Their program to train congressional investigators is critically important. I put POGO, Cause of Action and Judicial Watch at the top of the heap among the many non-profits seeking to increase transparency and accountability in Washington.

POGO does the work no other non-profit does. I get information that is useful, current and of importance in keeping our government accountable to the people.

My small donations to this group date back to the non-partisan Center for Defense Information, before the merger w/POGO.
More than ever, we need intelligent people looking closely at bloated federal & military budgets to assure Americans that our hard-earned & limited tax dollars are being spent wisely.
POGO does just that--in a non-partisan & open manner--where I know my donations are being put to good & practical use.

I'm a bleeding-heart liberal who spends a lot of time rubbing elbows with die-hard conservatives. One thing that we have in common is that we abhor dishonesty and waste, and POGO does a phenomenal job of bringing BAD government to light and prompting improvements in a non-partisan manner.

POGO is a great organization which keeps an eye on the government.

For over a decade, I have utilized the POGO website and newsletter to keep myself informed about threats to transparency and accountability in government, as well as POGO-led initiatives to fight governmental corruption and misconduct. I appreciate POGO’s nonpartisan and evidence-based approach, and the integrity of the POGO staff. Based on POGO’s strong track record, I have great faith in the organization’s ability to foster accountability in government for years to come.

I look forward to my weekly POGO in review. It is very reassuring to know these hard working people are watching out for all of us every day. Where would we be without them?

Pogo continues to impress us with their boundless research into government waste and boondoggles. They deserve all the financial help they can get.

As a researcher of stories that appear questionable, my life has been turned upside down with the physical, mental and social harassment by unknown individuals who are either working with government agencies or back-channel groups planning to use the citizens of this country to promote their own agendas. If your agency really is able to stop the impending genocide of so many human lives, contact people who still have some ability to contact the outside world and share information. My days on the internet are numbered and I will be unable to stay involved. "StopTheCrime.net" is one of the best resources from which you can obtain the most current "documented" evidence of crimes against humanity and the environment. I would like to show my appreciation for your hard work and dedication to the cause, though, and know that without groups like yours, our lost rights and freedoms would have come much sooner. God bless all of your staff and reporters.

I’ve managed not for profits and am impressed with this one. Integrity is the word that comes to mind.

I appreciate always being able to count on POGO's commitment to truthful information and follow-through with full-out integrity.

Although I have read other articles by him, the recent expose that David Hilzenrath wrote regarding the Interior Department’s proposed rewriting of the federal drilling safety standards stands out as among his very best. In it he describes the backhanded methods used by the Department to procure the safety standards as written by the American Petroleum Industry such as charging for reading the proposed rule changes that should, but don’t, appear in the Federal Register.

It obviously took an inordinate amount of research for Mr. Hilzenrath to write such an article which I so much appreciated for its thoroughness and ease of reading. He, and POGO, deserve high acclaim for works such as this one to be produced

Sincerely,

Louis Mark, M.D.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

As I have watched, agape, the rising fortunes of the Pentagon and the private businesses that contract with it, I am endlessly grateful that The Project on Government Oversight exists.
After a week of learning about one or another egregious acts of chicanery by this unholy alliance, reading POGO's weekly report on Saturday always puts my mind to rest; I hope people of this country know what a valuable watchdog we have working on our behalf!
The talent that has amassed under POGO's banner is topnotch and incredibly even-handed, and we in this country can all sleep more soundly knowing that POGO is on the job.

I am a retired military veteran and have seen waste in the Department of Defense increase from misuse by active duty personnel to what it is today an institution that provides unearned income to DOD contractors supplying sub-quality products. I donate to POGO because they expose the corruption and provide valid information which I site when asking my Congressional members to review the waste and take steps which truly represent constituents desires. Of late their responses have been slow or none. The other use I put POGO reports is to determine my voting choices toward ending the abuse of our Constitution and restoration of citizens rights.

the swamp needs to get cleaned. this type of agency helps to bring visibility and reform.

When I want up to date, reliable and accurate information on any area of government my first “go to” is Project on Government Oversite.
POGO was recommended to me by our local Mayor several years ago and I have yet to find a site that covers so many areas of government in such an unbiased and well written manner.
Bravo!!

I receive dozens of political emails per day and many end up unopened in the wastebasket. POGO is one source I always open and read top to bottom. This is a group that provides vital information in the fight against government waste and corruption on both sides of the aisle. Nonpartisan fact-based reporting at its finest. I love POGO and I depend on them to clear the murky water of partisan spin. From exposing federal contractor misconduct resulting in $18.7 billion in penalties, to the on-going trainings of congressional staff to conduct oversight investigations, POGO is making concrete, on-the-ground changes in our political system. POGO is also an advocate for whistleblowers to tell the truth about military abuses in war torn Afghanistan, and uncovering conflicts of interest at the FDA with the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills which caused fatal blood clots. Go POGO!!!

Danielle and Rep Cummings maybe the only remaining individuals that continue the Legacy of John Dingell ( and his ilk such as Henry Waxman and Jack Brooks) that fought abuses of power in the corporate world as well as government on a bi-partisan basis. POGO uses its meager resources to uncover corruption that currently is rampant in and out of government. Like Dingell, they fight for people not power.

I love POGO because they give us the truth about our government. All statements from politicians, Democrats and Republicans alike, are political and mostly driven by their desire to get re-elected and support their sponsors. A typical example that I have been tracking for a long time is the F35 project which is a total disaster in terms of cost/benefit. It should have been canceled long ago, but congress keeps it going because every district benefits from the funding by the Military Industrial Complex. This is a total waste and has nothing to do with keeping America safe. The US Government is corrupt!

My inbox is swamped these days with politicians telling us how nasty the 'other side' is. It's all just obfuscation and spin and ends up giving us the crap and clueless behavior that leads to a seventeen trillion dollar deficit.

I look forward to POGO's posts because they tell me straight. I lookforward to seeing how they grow with our support.

I'm very pleased to see POGO out there keeping checks on our run away government and politicians that care for corporations, lobbyists, and special interest groups only. Keep up the good work POGO!

POGO is tireless in fighting multiple, ongoing, trillion-dollar-plus military-industrial-congressional boondoggles

POGO provides an invaluable service to all citizens. Their deep investigations and clear-sighted reporting sheds much needed light on government waste and inadequate oversight. I strongly encourage anyone concerned about Civil Rights, Government & Public Administration, Public Finance, Taxation & Monetary Policy support The Project on Government Oversight.

POGO exposed misconduct at a Federally Funded R&D Center that spends hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds annually, with no competition for their work, and oversight by government officials who are sometimes former employees of the FFRDC! The FFRDC staff is largely former government employees, and they have top level insider connections with the federal government. Without groups like POGO to investigate and watch over them--taxpayers will be abused.

I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE LDS MORMON CHURCH IS A FALSE CHURCH ITS A SEX CULT AND ITS ALL ABOUT CONTROLING YOUR LIFE AND GETING YOUR MONEY

The Project on Government Oversight is the one place I can depend on to get un-biased accounts of what money the Federal government is spending and where it is being wasted. They have exposed the waste of taxpayer's money of billions on contracts to build a plane which has been flawed from the start. They expose corruption in the Federal government and violations of the Constitution. For years I have been reading their reports and contacting my members of Congress about the situations. Every citizen of the US should read their research!

This is a cause worth giving to! They actually do what they say and are helping to bring to LIGHT the corruption in the Congress and the Democratic party!!!

POGO gives me the facts/News that I will never find on the Cable News Shows of today. POGO is not owned or directed by Big Corporate Money so they can tell me the truth without upsetting their donors. They have and share the facts about Government waste, safety and health issues. POGO is on our side - Please help fund them.

POGO is a national treasure. In my estimation, It's clear-eyed alertness to governmental waste, malpractice and corruption has no equal.It's investigations are important, and its reports very judicious. In short, they provide a great service to U.S. citizens, both private and public.
John Gittins (North Brookfield, MA)

POGO does an amazing job of tracking management, contracting and procurement issues in the federal government. No one else tracks these issues so closely and thoroughly. I rely on the Project on Government Oversight to provide the necessary information for me to function as an informed and involved citizen. I have contacted my Congressmen and Senators, as well as the President and various departments, boards and commissions based on information I have read in POGO's reports. No other organization does this in such a comprehensive way.

When I want to find out the truth about what the government is doing, or not doing as the case may be, I always turn to POGO. They offer hard hitting truths about the government. They show where the weaknesses are, where the lack of transparency is and who is not doing their job. I liken POGO to the canary in the mine; without them and their non-partisan oversight of our government, things could really blow up.

POGO is one of my most trusted sources for news. The mass media no longer funds investigative journalism, and POGO fills that vacuum.
In this day of corporations being able to sue governments for loss of profits, we definitely need organizations like the Project on Government Oversight. To the extent that corporations own most Congress people, we need POGO to track what those Congress people are doing to our democracy.
Few organizations can serve liberals and conservatives - and do it well! Their central message that we can ALL do better really appeals to the patriots of our country who are not blinded by partisanship.

Soulful, patriotic, factual, in depth, concise, relevant, experienced, totally pro constituent for all constituents, accountable, without bias or fear.
Love them and depend on them.
Most grateful for them...
j galdo

I've been a regular reader for years, It is one of the best source of facts about government corruption around. The F-35 coverage is infuriating, and one hundred percent on target. Keep up the good work.

The Project on Government Oversight has provided me with important background information about issues I need to know about to be an aware citizen. It is one of the few organizations that follows whistle-blower suppression, Government purchasing procedures, and legislation that ails to protect the public. I have been able to write informed letters to my representatives after reading POGO's blogs.

No organization keeps me updated on ways to improve our government like POGO. It is essential to keeping our democracy healthy because it improves transparency.

There will always be those people that despite the personal risk to their physical and professional well-being will expose government corruption and fraud. If you choose to do so make sure it is with an organization like Project On Government Oversight because they will insure you do not end up in jail.

I have only been supporting about one year but has been a very positive experience.
Dewey Morgan

I can sleep at night knowing POGO is watching what I can't. I learn about things--sometimes unwillingly--that I need to know and wouldn't otherwise find out. Thanks for everything!

I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT AS A POGO SUPPORTER I TRULY AM GLAD AND PLEASED FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHO TRULY CARE ABOUT THE WELFARE OF OTHERS, ESPECIALLY GROUPS THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY AND/OR CURRENTLY OPPRESSED IN ANY WAY!!! SO FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AS LONG AS YOU ARE AROUND, POGO!!!

Would hate to be without POGO's reporting. They provide insights you don't get anywhere else!

I whole heartedly agree with the comments of "jmgear", "jballs", and "Writer" who preceded me. I just wanted to give Danielle a shout out because she is so hot! I love it when she testifies in front of our mostly clueless Congress prostitutes, and tears 'em a new one with facts! Thanks so much for what you do. I will also be upping my donation level this year - go get 'em guys!

I am a newer donor to POGO. In the past few years, I have found their investigative reporting to be fair and balanced. Our family is pretty divided politically, but we have all found reports that POGO produced that helped to educate us on issues facing our government. Few organizations can serve liberals and conservatives - and do it well! Their central message that we can ALL do better really appeals to the patriots of our country who are not blinded by partisanship.

I " entired" my thoughts in a previous entry which I lost. Why I don't know. It is 02:30 here on the west coast & I am not going to chase it down. I will pick up the pen soon.

The Centre for Defence Information at POGO is the most credible source on airpower issues. For any serious analyst of military aviation, POGO is what the Federalist Papers are for any serious student of the US Constitution: The most authoritative source of information. Their analysis is based exclusively on open-sources information. Pierre Sprey, Dan Grazier, Winslow Wheeler, Franklin C. Spinney, Thomas Christie and Col. Chet Richards (U.S. Air force, ret.), are one of the most knowledgeable and the most credible aircraft analysts in the world, with decades of experience, hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, and academic degrees under their belt. POGO are not biased and don’t have their own agenda. As for the Lockheed Martin's failed F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, its defects are so numerous, so publicly available, and extremely expensive to the US taxpayer and the allies that defending it any longer is so ridiculous. One does not need classified information to know the vast majority of the F-35’s defects – the laws of physics cannot be classified etc.

The US and the allies deserve a far better single role air superiority fighter, close air support and interdictor strike bomber aeroplanes to defend their countries defence far better than the F-35.


Sincerely,

Another Guest

What I like most about The Project on Government Oversight, Inc. (POGO) is that the work tirelessly against government corruption and foolish spending of tax dollars. They get results too! I always cheer when I read their newsletters of what they did or assessments made. Everyone wants an ethical, non-corrupt government. POGO does something about it. Hugs.

POGO is about as good as it gets when it comes to providing specific, detailed, in-depth information that I can use to make an intelligent phone call to one of my Congresspersons, the White House, the head of a government agency or any other decision-maker. The POGO folks do their homework and they speak truth to power in ways that are urgently needed, especially in times like ours when foxes are being put in charge of the hen houses and it seems like just about everything regarding the public treasury and the public trust are being raffled off to special interests and industry insiders. POGO will tell you who's doing the dirty deeds and help you 'follow the money' to see who really benefits from a particular government program or expenditure. Highly recommended!

POGO HAS BEEN VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. AS INDIVIDUALS OR AS A GROUP, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STAY TRUE TO A SUBJECT AND KEEP A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS WITH OVERSIGHT. I WAS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN AN ARTICLE THAT POGO DID OVER THE GENOCIDE IN RWANDA. IT WAS DONE IN A REMARKABLE, INTELLIGENT WAY, I WENT OVER THE INTRICATE SUBTITLES AND COORDINATES. IT WAS ALL THERE! THE JOB OF OVERSIGHT FOR THIS SUBJECT HAD BEEN ALL DONE.

I write yet again to tout the virtues of POGO, which has incorporated two nonprofits I formerly supported, Center for Defense Information and OMB Watch.

This kind of insightful, nonpartisan, rigorously fact-based analysis of federal programs is empowerment for citizen activism of the highest order.

As a veteran, I greatly value POGO's important role in helping less-skeptical folks see through fog that the members of the "Iron Triangle" (Congress, Pentagon, Lobbyists for Contractors) emit so heavily.

I have relied on POGO for years for careful reports on the many ways in which folks try to milk the government, both from inside and outside. The organization is an essential, vigorous, non-partisan watchdog that keeps government honest (or at least tries to do so).

NO GROUP, COMMUNITY, STATE, NATION CAN SUSTAIN A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS FOR ANY LEVEL OF GOVERNANCE WITHOUT .... OVERSIGHT. POGO DOES AND HAS DONE A REMARKABLE, INTELLIGENT, BALANCED JOB OF OVERSIGHT FOR THIS NATION. INVALUABLE. THE WORDS, "A FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY REQUIRES AN INFORMED CITIZENRY" ARE NOT EMPTY OF ESSENCE, AND POGO IS NEVER EMPTY OF IMPORTANT REPORTING.

My name is Tim Strinden and I’m a huge fan of POGO, my favorite nonprofit. When you give to POGO, you get more bang for your buck than with almost any other public interest group in the country. POGO is a lean, mean, exposing machine, respected by democrats and republicans alike for its objectivity and effectiveness. In addition to exposing problems, they develop solutions and follow up to try to correct the problems. I've been a devoted follower since 1998 and am constantly amazed at the quantity and quality of the work they produce with a small staff and budget. They have exposed serious industry and regulatory waste and mismanagement in countless areas; including defense and wartime contracting, banking and finance, nuclear plants, inspector general functioning, and government resource management.

POGO has been a strong advocate for whistleblower protections and has helped many whistleblowers, including myself, to develop strategies for dealing with abuses at their workplaces. I have always found them to be gracious and generous with their limited time and resources, to help those who need it. I especially appreciate the time spent by Danielle Brian and Scott Amey on my issues, considering their many other important projects and responsibilities. I don't know how they do it all, but they do it extremely well.

A donation to POGO is one of the best ways to ensure that industry abuses and regulatory failures are exposed and corrected, which benefits all of us. We’re all fortunate that POGO exists, and is working hard for us every day. It’s too bad that more people don’t know about POGO and its accomplishments.

I rely on POGO to provide insight and news on important topics in government oversight.

POGO is the government watch-dog we all need, especially in light of the immense amount of corruption going on in every aspect of our government. With the incessant desire to 'out-source' everything government should be doing with dedicated, professional, career workers, there is an even GREATER need for POGO and its equivalent.
Thank you.
Keep following the money.

Thank goodness POGO is watching our government, digging into superficial reports to uncover waste, abuse, bias, and bringing these to the attention of the public - and the supervisory agencies, hopefully. We should have many more groups doing what they do.

i am so thankful to have the information i receive from pogo as it helps me read between the lines and better understand why government operates as it does so i can better comprehend how it operates as it does.

it is ever the responsibility of the citizen participant in representative government to have such tools.

thank you.

The Project on Government Oversight, Inc., has promulgated excellent reporting on abuses and injustices in the American system. They are an inspiration to me. This brave organization has made me astute and passionate in my support of viable concerns. Thank you and God bless all.

I began my subscription long ago to the Center for Defense Information, which is now part of POGO. I always appreciated it for incisive critique of our Defense Department spending, and that it's sources were largely former members of the millitary, and not from either extreme of hawks or doves. ( Disclosure: I tend toward the dovish end.) The spending that was identified as wasteful seemed very objective fact-based. This carries over to POGO reporting today.

I'm a gradate student majoring in International Relations. POGO's nonpartisan work focusing on the USG's opacity and fiscal waste are pivotal for concerned citizens like me. POGO is democracy from below. Bravo!!!

POGO reports on corporations when there are failures in whistle-blower functions. One of the most worrisome problems we have is corporate capture of the organs of government originally charged to protect the public. Corporations can choose to operate transparently. When they do not, I do not want to patronize those companies. I want to know what they tried to do. I appreciate that POGO tracks and posts it when corporations try to enact improper restrictions on their employees. So many other outlets ignore this. Some even punish their own employees who work to get the messages out. I want to support transparency. It is good for everybody--less stress and tension.

I originally joined the Center for Defense Information two decades ago. I found their reporting to be in-depth and factual and their analyses to be spot on. Since they joined POGO, I've found the entire group maintains the same exceptional level of high quality work.

Holding our corrupt government accountable, this organization is greatly needed & highly important!!!!

POGO is top on my list for representing the people that matter in the USA!! I am well aware of the opposition and the tenacity and patience needed to confront their corruption in so many areas of our Beloved USA. They are one of the last bastions protecting our Constitution! They are on the front lines fighting for us citizens!! We need POGO! Thank you POGO!!!!!!! Judy Batorski

Best bang for my donor buck around. These folks do the serious research and ongoing bird-dogging that it takes to hold government and corporate bad actors accountable. One example is their ongoing coverage of the Savannah River nuclear waste scheme. There are many, many others. POGO is eminently worth supporting if you have some donation dollars that you want to put with a solid organization.

POGO informs me on subjects of great military and economic importance. As a taxpayer, I am often horrified at the misuse of taxpayer funds. The consequences reach far beyond me - global warming, unrest in the Middle East - all these big issues share one ultimate cause: bad government. Whistleblowers seek to inform the public, which is horribly uninformed and misinformed in America, leading directly to more bad government policies and actions.

Excellent, unbiased investigation and advocacy and proven to be trustworthy.

In a nation with little or no oversight over the actions and spending of our government, with no reliable news media and no investigative journalism to speak of, we desperately need organizations like POGO. The Federal Government has devolved to the point that they blatantly ignore the People of the United States in favor of the extremely wealthy, multinational corporations, and neoliberal policies, but POGO at least provides those of us marginalized and abandoned by our government reliable information on what is happening so that we can make judgments based on reality.

This is the only charity that oversees the government and its wasteful spending. Without its presence, things would surely be more wasteful. In particular, it tracks Pentagon spending which is amazingly wasteful and has helped keep the worst practices in check. I have donated to POGO for more than 10 years.

I like to know the truth but in most reporting these days that is not the case because it has become media enfo-tainment distorting everything where POGO reports the facts without bias. It is informative and detailed...qualities I look for when I'm trying to make an informed decision or opinion. Thanks for the excellent work!

POGO does a lot of good work that the mainstream media misses, has little interest in or distorts.

POGO uncovers and covers very important issues that the news media overlooks. I really appreciate their efforts.

POGO has helped with a lot of different and things and I am happy to be able to voice my opinions on all the different projects they are helping out with. Keep doing what all of you are doing.

For the past few years, I have been reading the literature published by POGO. It has provided information that is not available through the general media and has helped correct much of the misinformation that is available through main line sources, particularly funding for the military. I appreciate the fact that POGO points out how federal funds can be spent most helpfully and where money has and is being wasted. I have used information from POGO to write to my U.S. senators and representative.

Fearless! Delves into controversial subjects others won't consider. I'm often searching for details on subjects only POGO provides. Thank you for your consistency.

I think it is important to know the truth. POGO is an excellent source of information. The people who investigate and write the columns are excellent . Keep up this important work! Everyone should read this web site.

A force for morality and decency, supporting whistleblowers and exposing the astonishing abuses of a goverment that is out of control

POGO, independent and brutally honest, it is the beacon of enlightenment for our democracy. No other public service provides more vital information.

I work as a documentary film producer for political activist causes and war costs accountability of the US military industrial complex. I can say without reserve that POGO is a true American hero.

truly outstanding group. the position of whistleblowers has not been easy in Obama administration. POGO continues to bring issues and unknown issues to the public while protecting those who have brought them to POGO. POGO continues to be the only place where whistleblowers can go to have the issues which concern them brought to the public while they receive the best protection>

I recommend getting rid of the acronym. It has no meaning of connotations which could be in any way of positive value for anyone unfamiliar with the organization.

The Project on Government Oversight is a resource I can't do without. It has consistently put out non-partisan unbiased analyses of where my tax dollars are spent...and misspent. I know I can count on POGO whether the economy is good or bad, whether the President is Republican or Democrat, and no matter how Congress is split. They just want to get to the truth of how our money is spent and shine a light on on obvious excesses. They don't flood my inbox with every trivial budgetary foible, just the really egregious misdeeds.

Thank you POGO! Keep up the good work.

I'm a third-time Auckland Mayoral candidate, campaigning against over 30 years of Neo-liberal 'Rogernomic$' - based upon the unsubstantiated myth and mantra 'public is bad - private is good'.

The reality, of course, is that as soon as you get into the contracting-out (privatisation) of public services - you get into 'contract management'.

Central and local government staff are regarded as being 'too dumb' to know how to do that - so they hire private sector consultants to 'project manage' the private sector works contractors, who, in so many cases then sub-contract.

So - by the time you get to down and dirty to the 'boots and overalls' who actually do something productive - you may go through up to four layers of 'pin-stripe suits' all clipping the ticket.

How on earth can that be more 'cost-effective' spending of public tax and rates monies compared with running public services by directly-employed staff under the 'not-for-profit' public service model?

Your WONDERFUL POGO research from September 2011 proving contracting out is 'bad business' and twice as expensive as in- house service provision, is the only research that I found, that makes this case.

Thank you POGO - SO much for all your hard work on this HUGE issue.

I have used your research whenever and wherever I can.

Locally, nationally and internationally, it's time for the worldwide 99% to realise that globally, collectively, we have been 'sold a pup' and it is time to ROLL BACK 'ROGERNOMIC$'!

Keep up the GREAT work!

Kind regards

Penny Bright

2016 Auckland Mayoral candidate.

'Her Warship' ;)

I learned of POGO through the Center for Defense Information, which I have supported for over 30 years. Both seem dedicated to improving government by identifying agencies, activities and projects that need improving, and by supporting whistleblowers and their protections. Their writings and conclusions appear fact-based, well researched and well reasoned.

I have been a donor to POGO since the late 1980's. Their success in keeping the government honest is exemplified in the growth they have sustained in since. In these times when the media is shirking their responsibilities for investigative reporting, we desperately need someone to take up the burden. POGO has demonstrated their determination to do whatever possible to keep a bright light on government activities. I am grateful for their capabilities and experience. I will continue to give what I can to help the work. I wish it were more.

I love and trust POGO. They do an incredible job of revealing blundering, corruption, and incompetency in our government. I read their newsletter every time it comes out and I donate to them regularly.

Without someone looking over their shoulder, our government would run off the rails. POGO is a crucial voice for citizens, and I believe that they make a substantial contribution to improving the way the US is run.

While I have no particular experience with POGO, my general impression is favorable.

British Philosopher Frances Bacon, (the scientists not the artist) said, "Knowledge is
Power." When you know something you have the power to act.

Louis Brandies, writing in his classic book, Other People's Money, (101 years ago!) said you can have great wealth or democracy but not both. He is best remembered for his quote,"Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and an electric light the best policeman."

Perhaps the best illustration, which you should obtain permission to print is the cartoon by the late great Herblock, the editorial cartoonist of the Washington Post.

His cartoon showing two middle aged bureaucrats with 1950s suits look at a paper with the signs "U.S. Department of..." They are examining a document. One says to the other, "Well, we certainly botched that job. What will we stamp it, Secret or Top Secret?"

That says it all. Everything else is data and details.

Best,
Reno

I find POGO very informative and keep me up to date on the Shenanigans going on in our Government. Everyone should subscribe to it if you want to stay informed on how your Tax Dollars are Spent!

I find POGO to be an essential non-profit that provides top notch fully vetted information that would not be available or reported on in standard media. The different areas and programs of government that they review would go unabated and unaccountable without POGO's oversight in a world that sorely needs as much transparency as possible ... (this is seen in the many times that Congress relies on POGO's testimony as THE subject matter experts) ...