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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3Letter from the Executive Director

4About POGO

6POGO’s Accomplishments in 2005

7Statement of Activities

8Beyond the Headlines and Bi-Partisan Awards Event 2005

10POGO's Outreach and Impact

12POGO Board of Directors, Advisory Council and Staff

13POGO Alumni

14Foundation Supporters

15Individual Donors

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This year, POGO celebrates a quarter century of shining an investigative lightinto the shadowed corridors of government. POGO grew out of the offices of the National Taxpayers Union and was originally named the Project on Military Procurement. We were adopted by the Fund for Constitutional Government and moved into a tiny office above a Chinese restaurant, where Pentagon whistleblowers dropped off documents in unmarkedenvelopes. The Project made its mark by looking into Pentagon fraud and waste, spotlightingoverspending on overpriced toilet seats, coffee makers, and other spare parts. This led HerbBlock, editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post, to perpetually depict then-DefenseSecretary Caspar Weinberger with a toilet seat draped around his neck.

Sixteen years ago, we expanded our mission to examine all federal agencies, becoming the Project On Government Oversight. Today, our office is larger but still modest. We hear fromnearly a hundred government sources and whistleblowers monthly, and still get the occasional unmarked envelope slipped under the door. POGO’s range of investigations hascome to include homeland security concerns; government subservience to commercialinterests; mismanagement and abuse in government contracting; excessive secrecy; andmismanagement of natural resources by federal agencies.

Throughout our years of working toward a more honest and accountable government, onething has remained the same – if we dig in the right place, a government official usuallyshows up at our door trying to intimidate us! We have been fortunate over the years to prevail in efforts to thwart our investigations or reveal our sources. There have been numerousattempts to silence our criticisms including endeavors to hold us in contempt of Congressfor refusing to hand over our home and office phone records, and an attempt to confiscateour office files.

Integrity in the federal government is under assault today more than it has ever been sincePOGO was founded. Corruption in government is undermining the public’s confidence inthe democratic process. So, while we celebrate our accomplishments, we see that POGO’smission to make the government more honest, open, and accountable must not onlycontinue but must also meet the unknown challenges the future will bring.

Danielle BrianExecutive Director

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ABOUT POGO

Dina Rasor publishes More Bucks, Less Bang, acollection of investigativearticles illustrating thefailures of the weaponsbureaucracy.

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The first of several appearances by Dina Rasoron the Phil DonahueShow exposing the Pentagon’s outrageouslyoverpriced spare parts.

The Project exposes firstoperational test failuresof the M-1 tank and challenges the effectivenessof several weapons,including Air Force AWACSand terrain-guided cruisemissiles.

Project on Military Procurement founded by Dina Rasor to exposewaste, fraud, and abuse in the defense budget.

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Congress forms the Pentagon Operational Testand Evaluation Office afterthe Project advocates theneed for such an office.

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POGO sheds light on the unholy alliancethat exists between government agenciesand contractors. At times, it seems thereis no one out there fighting for good government – except POGO.

Senior Federal Procurement Official

Founded in 1981, the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is an independentnonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achievea more accountable federal government.

From the beginning, POGO (which was then known as Project on Military Procurement) hasworked to expose outrageously overpriced military spending such as the $7,600 coffeemaker and the $436 hammer. In 1990, after many successes reforming the military, POGOexpanded its mandate to investigate systemic waste, fraud, and abuse in all federal agencies.

While some organizations develop grassroots movements to place pressure on Membersof Congress, and other organizations focus their funds and energy on hiring lobbyists

to work the government system from the inside, POGO is unique in its approach.POGO conducts in-depth investigations into public policies in dire need of

reform, develops recommendations based on those investigations, and thenadvocates for the implementation of the recommendations or solutions.

POGO uses investigative journalism techniques to shed light on thegovernment’s activities, including working with whistleblowers

and anonymous sources, and accessing information throughthe Freedom of Information Act.

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Pentagon cancels Sgt. YorkDIVAD gun after the Project documents systematic downgradingof gun’s requirements dueto contractor’s failure tomeet its promises to theArmy.

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The Project exposes purchases by the Department of Defensesuch as the $7,600 coffeemakers and $436 hammers.

In a television profile, Bill Moyers compares Dina Rasor and the Project’sability to get inside Pentagon information tothat of Defense SecretaryCaspar Weinberger.

The Project’s exposure ofthe C-5B $500 millioncost overrun results in amarket selling frenzy andthe closing of the tradingboard for Lockheed stock.

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The Project raises awareness of “revolvingdoor” policies within Pentagon, leading to a lawprohibiting governmentemployees from going towork for the companiesthey oversee.

In today's Washington, the pressures on honest government workers to remain silent in the face ofwaste, fraud and abuse are intense. These insidersneed more than a profound commitment to the publicinterest when they speak up – they need POGO.

Representative Ed Markey (D-MA)

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Government and corporate whistleblowers and insiders bring POGO many of its importantinvestigative topics. POGO informs the public of its findings, in large part throughreports that contain extensive documentation and recommendations for how to solvethe problems that are identified. Once a report has been released, many more insidersusually approach POGO to provide further documentation and information.

By gathering information and building relationships with whistleblowers and governmentinsiders, as well as by collaborating with other nonprofit organizations, POGO is ableto get to the root of the issues in question. We can then provide realistic recommen-dations for solving age-old problems that have plagued the government and theservices it is responsible for providing.

POGO is often asked to testify at congressional hearings and to provide back-ground information and questions to Members of Congress, governmentagency representatives from the executive branch, the GovernmentAccountability Office, several Inspectors General. By applying internaland external pressure through the media, the public, governmentinsiders, and policymakers, POGO helps ensure that the federalgovernment implements policies and programs in a mannerthat benefits all Americans.

Work with Government Officials to Initiate Systemic Policy Improvements

Inform Public of Findings

Recommend Solutions for Substantive Change

Identify Systemic Corruption or Other Misconduct

in Federal Government

Work with Whistleblowers, Insiders, and Other Knowledgeable

Individuals to Research and Confirm Findings

Launch Independent Investigation

Ultimate Goal: Achieve More Accountable Federal Government

POGO Methodology

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HOMELAND SECURITYn Congress appropriates $10 million for consolidating nuclear

materials, which POGO had recommended to improve securityand reduce the waste of taxpayer dollars.

n Department of Energy transfers weapons-grade nuclear materialsfrom vulnerable site at Los Alamos National Laboratory to moresecure site, after POGO’s four-year struggle to remove thosematerials from this site.

CONTRACT OVERSIGHTn Congress passes legislation preventing Department of Energy

contractors from charging frivolous whistleblower litigationcosts to the taxpayer.

n The government makes agreements with law-breaking contractorsavailable to public.

n White House drops plan to allow government employees tocharge up to $250,000 on government purchase cards.

DEFENSEn Senate forces Army to restructure the Future Combat System

contract to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability.

n Senate forces Air Force to restructure the C-130J cargo aircraftcontract, which the Pentagon Inspector General has indicated isa disaster for the taxpayers and the people who must fly andmaintain these aircraft.

OPEN GOVERNMENTn POGO wins lawsuit against then-Attorney General John Ashcroft

for illegally retroactively classifying information critical of the FBI.

n Congress and President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiencymount investigations into the government’s whistlebloweragency in response to a complaint filed by POGO, agency staff,and other organizations.

n Congress approves funding for the Public Interest Declassifica-tion Board that was created to provide independent review of classification decisions.

n Federal Election Commission Inspector General issues a reportconfirming POGO’s findings that election data is inaccurate andunreliable.

n Department of Homeland Security abandons proposal to forceemployees to sign secrecy oaths after criticism from POGO and others.

n Congress passes state-of-the-art protections for nuclearwhistleblowers.

POGO’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2005

The Project and the Government AccountabilityProject publish Couragewithout Martyrdom: A Survival Guide forWhistleblowers.

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The Project helps defendAir Force whistleblower A. Ernest Fitzgerald’sassertion of his FirstAmendment rights whenhe refuses to sign a government-wide “gagorder.”

The Project championsSenator Charles E. Grassley’s (R-IA) legislationthat makes the FalseClaims Act the mosteffective tool to fightfraud against the government.

Dina Rasor publishes Pentagon Underground,chronicling the creation ofthe Project and its work.

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The Project expands to include all federal agencies and changes itsname to the Project OnGovernment Oversight(POGO).

Danielle Brian observes the Army’s Stryker first-hand.

REVENUE & SUPPORTGrantsContributionsInvestment IncomeSpecial events revenuePublications and other income

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT

EXPENSESProgram Services Nuclear Weapons Complex Security Contractor Accountability Defense Investigations Whistleblower Protections General Program Government Secrecy Homeland Security Nuclear Power Security Energy & Natural Resources Lobbying

Total Program Services

Supporting Services Development General & Administrative

Total Supporting Services

TOTAL EXPENSESChange in Net Assets

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

$ 384,683161,95134,28912,0244,538

597,485

225,953220,786142,98294,98691,67771,70430,58720,3735,0945,094

909,236

123,32530,553

153,878

1,063,114-465,629

1,505,688

1,040,059

Total Program ServicesDevelopment85%12%

3%General & Administrative

* Unaudited** Figure includes multi-year grants received in 2004 designated for 2005

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESFor the Year Ended December 31, 2005 *

Secretary of Energy HazelO’Leary dispatchesInspector General agentsto POGO’s offices in anattempt to uncover itssources of Supercolliderdocument leaks.

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POGO is credited with cancellation of thewasteful $11 billionSuperconducting SuperCollider project, thelargest government program cancelled up to that point.

POGO exposes lavish Congressional junkets,which leads to fewer taxpayer-sponsored Congressional vacations.

Justice Department forcedto fine SAIC after POGOexposes the contractor’sattempts to use politicalconnections to escapeprosecution.

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POGO wins first victorydefending the False ClaimsAct, a key governmentanti-fraud law, fromdefense industry attacks.

POGO: fearless, indefatigable and savvy. To holdfederal officials accountable to the people theyrepresent, POGO goes where few organizationsdare tread to expose inefficiencies and outrightcorruption. Thank goodness they are there.

Lee WassermanDirector

Rockefeller Family Fund

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES AND BI-PARTISAN AWARDS EVENT 2005

On November 17, POGO presented the Beyond the Headlines and Bi-Partisan Leadership Awards.

The Beyond the Headlines Award was created to recognize a person who has tenaciously pursued efforts to create a more accountable and responsivefederal government. This person is one whose work went beyond reaching for the headlines,and whose cause is consistent with POGO’s mission. The award is presented each year tosomeone who is devoted to advancing public interest over private gain, and who has initiatedsubstantial public policy improvements.

Past recipients include:Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA)Robert Martin, EPA National OmbudsmanBill Hedden, Utah Conservation Director, Grand Canyon TrustPhilip E. Coyle, III, former Director, Pentagon Operational Test and Evaluation OfficeScott Armstrong, Investigative Journalist and Executive Director of Information TrustGloria Flora, former Supervisor, U.S. Forest ServiceAnthony Rizzo, Jr., Security Officer, Salem & Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plants

The 2005 Beyond the Headlines Award waspresented to Mr. Russ Kick, who has used hisMemory Hole website and blog – maintainedprimarily out of his own pocket – to catalogand disperse “material that is in danger ofbeing lost, is hard to find, or is not widelyknown.” The site is most recognized for postingphotographs gained through the Freedomof Information Act (FOIA) of previouslyundisclosed flag-draped coffins returningfrom Iraq.

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The General AccountingOffice affirms POGO’s1991 report criticizingthe over-hyped results ofhigh-tech weapons in theGulf War.

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POGO wins battle enforcingEPA standards at thesuper-secret Area 51 wherethe illegal burning ofhazardous wastes causedworker deaths. The militarycommits to applyingenvironmental laws to all“black facilities.”

POGO-generated media attention forces Department of Interior to bill oil industry for$385 million in unpaidroyalties.

Air Force retroactively classifies Area 51 document obtained byPOGO and threatens toconfiscate POGO’s files.

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Department of Healthand Human Services recommends waitingbefore using antibioticsfor children’s ear infectionsafter whistleblower workswith POGO to exposedrug industry influence.

POGO’s Danielle Brian and Beth Daley present award to Russ Kick.

The Bi-Partisan Leadership Award was created to recognizeMembers of Congress and other leaders who work together across the aisle to promote amore open, honest, and accountable government. This is the first year that POGO haspresented this award.

Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) are the first recipients of our newly-created Bi-Partisan Leadership Award. Senators Cornyn and Leahy have been combiningforces to increase government transparency and strengthen FOIA. In their most recenteffort, Senators Leahy and Cornyn sponsored the OPEN Government Act of 2005 (S. 394),as well as other open government bills, which prevents burying exemptions to FOIA in legislation.

Senator Cornyn is a long-time defender of an open government and has worked on othermeasures to fortify FOIA. While serving as Texas Attorney General, he led an open-governmentinitiative.

Senator Leahy has consistently supported measures to strengthenopen government and whistleblower protection. In the past, hehas worked on other measures to beef up FOIA and has garneredbi-partisan support for corporate whistleblower protection.

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If you feel something’s wrong, speak yourmind. POGO helped me to prove that youdon’t have to be rich or politically connected to have your voice heard –if you try hard enough it can be done.

Anthony Rizzo, Jr., Security Officer Salem & Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plants

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Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) receive POGO’sfirst Bi-Partisan Leadership Award.

EPA requires improvedaerosol safety labels warning of the highly-flammable content ofbug bombs in response toa POGO investigation ofindustry pressure on thegovernment.

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POGO report reveals the Federal AviationAdministration failed toaddress faulty wiring problem, resulting in thegrounding of hundreds of737 airplanes nationwide.

POGO wins second victorydefending the FalseClaims Act after POGO’sreport shows $2 billionwas recovered from healthcare fraud cases becauseof the Act.

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Department of Interiorbegins to collect $70 millionmore annually from oilcompanies drilling on federal, state, and NativeAmerican lands after POGOadvocates for companiesto pay fair market value.

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POGO helps coordinateefforts leading to PresidentClinton’s veto of a billwhich included a whistle-blower-silencing clauseknown as the OfficialSecrets Act.

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POGO represents the strength of our democracybecause it is the kind of organization onlyAmerica has. It provides independent oversightand acts as an outlet for people inside the system who are denied a voice.

Franklin C. Spinneyretired Staff Analyst for the

Office of the Secretary of Defense

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POGO'S OUTREACH AND IMPACT

Oil companies pay total of $440 million for fraudulently drilling onpublic lands; money goesto public education, taxpayers, and land andwater conservation funds.

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Department of Energydecides to move 10.5 million-ton Moab uraniummill tailings pile from thebanks of the ColoradoRiver, after POGO exposesgovernment’s failure toprotect public health andsafety.

Federal Election Commissionimplements some ofPOGO’s campaign financedisclosure reform recommendations.

Rep. Don Young (R-AK)subpoenas POGO’s phonerecords in effort to determine its oil industrywhistleblowers. POGO prevails in its refusal tocomply despite Young’sattempt to hold POGO incontempt of Congress.

By conducting comprehensive research and advocating solutionsfrom a nonpartisan position, POGO has gained a reputation for making substantive recom-mendations for policy reform. POGO’s research and investigative products are regularly usedby the news media, Members of Congress and their staff, nonprofits, and government agencies.

MEDIAPOGO generates or is quoted in an estimated 3,000 media stories per year. During 2005,POGO worked regularly with major television, print, and radio news outlets including cable andbroadcast network news channels, national newspapers, news magazines, trade publications,and national radio outlets. POGO particularly works closely with investigative reporters onlonger in-depth news stories by helping them to gain access to documents and experts toinform their coverage.

CONGRESSPOGO enjoys good working relationships with Republican and Democratic Members of Congress, and often accomplishes its policy reform goals with their help. In each of the pasttwo years, approximately five congressional hearings have been called as a result of POGO’sresearch, and many Members of Congress use POGO-generated information. POGO is alsoinvited to testify or speak at an average of ten additional congressional hearings and eventsevery year.

Pentagon cancels illegaldeal to divert more than$200 million annuallythrough Boeing’s C-17 airlifter program, afterNew York Times front-page story featuredinvestigation with POGO.

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Nuclear weapons complex security officersreport that security testsare more stringent as aresult of POGO’s investi-gation.

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U.S. News and WorldReport cover story features POGO’s investi-gation into criminal andcivil misconduct by theU.S. government’s largestcontractors.

Public Employees for Envi-ronmental Responsibility,Government AccountabilityProject, and POGO publishThe Art of AnonymousActivism: Serving the PublicWhile Surviving PublicService, a how-to guide forgovernment whistleblowers.

POGO is instrumental incutting major weaponssystems with hefty pricetags and lackluster benefitto the military: the $38billion Comanche helicopter,the $11 billion Crusader,and 1/3 of the B-1 bomberfleet.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIESPOGO regularly informs and works with investigators and staff members at agencies suchas the Government Accountability Office, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department ofEnergy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Defense Department’s Office of Test andEvaluation (which provides independent analysis of testing for weapons and systems). POGOalso works with the White House; Congressional Research Service; and Cost AccountingStandards Board, which monitors $125 billion in primarily defense industry contracts annually.

THE PUBLICPOGO’s web site has become an important tool to reach the public directly. Currently, thePOGO web site (www.pogo.org) receives over one million hits and 30,000 unique visitorseach month. Beginning in 2004, POGO launched a POGO Blog and an Action Center as partof the web site. The journal format of the Blog allows POGO to engage in dialogue with thepublic, the media, and experts on the various issues POGO investigates. It also allows POGOto highlight information that does not necessarily warrant a press release or formal report,but should still be made public in a timely fashion. The Action Center encourages and facilitates the public’s ability to write to their Members of Congress and editors of their ownlocal newspapers.

I commend the Project On Government Oversightfor its strong commitment to accountability andintegrity in government. Their work has alwaysbeen highly professional, insightful and accessible.

Representative Christopher Shays (R-CT)

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New York State beginsusing POGO’s FederalContractor MisconductDatabase to identify riskyvendors.

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POGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVISORY COUNCIL AND STAFF

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POGO helps defeat a $30billion sweetheart deal tolease aircraft from Boeing.Senator John McCain (R-AZ)and POGO draw attentionto Air Force official whobrokered the deal whilenegotiating a job at Boeing.

B OA R D O FD I R E C TO R SDavid Hunter, ChairJack Mitchell, Vice ChairDina Rasor, Treasurer and FounderRyan AlexanderHenry BantaLisa Baumgartner Bonds, Ph.D.David BurnhamMichael CavalloCharles HamelMorton MintzMarjorie SimsAnne Zill

Los Alamos National Laboratory forced to re-organize; Director and16 top officials leave jobs,after sources workingwith POGO expose fraud,security breaches, andcorruption.

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POGO exposes inadequatesecurity at nuclearweapons facilities, leadingDepartment of EnergySecretary Spencer Abrahamto announce a securityoverhaul at nuclear labs.

A D V I S O R YC O U N C I LAnne BartleyPatricia DerianProfessor Myron Peretz GlazerRepresentative Steven Horn (R-CA, Ret.)Catherine James PagliaLawrence KorbConrad MartinGeorge PerkovichRetired Vice Adm. Jack ShanahanProfessor Charles Tiefer

S TA F FDanielle Brian, Executive DirectorJennifer Porter Gore, Director of CommunicationsRamona Stoltz, Director for AdvancementScott Amey, General CounselKeith Rutter, Director of OperationsBeth Daley, Senior InvestigatorPeter Stockton, Senior InvestigatorTodd Bowers, Defense InvestigatorNick Schwellenbach, InvestigatorJason Vest, Mintz-Burnham FellowLauren Robinson, Development AssociatePam Rutter, WebmasterDanielle Downing, Editor

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POGO updates its FederalContractor MisconductDatabase to include 56contractors and nearly 650instances of misconduct.

I commend your organization for its strong commitment to exposing abuses of power within the federal governmentand bringing those abuses to Congress' attention.

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As a result of POGO’sinvestigation, the NuclearRegulatory Commissionrequires nuclear powerplants to improve trainingand working conditionsfor security officers.

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POGO ALUMNI Former interns, legal fellows and staff

Former Air Force official jailed for conspiracy toviolate conflict of interestand ethics laws in the Boeing tanker leasingdeal. In 2005, formerBoeing executive joinsher in jail.

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NORAD confirms POGO’sfinding that, five monthsprior to 9/11, the Pentagonrejected anti-terrorismtraining scenarios involvinghijacked planes hittingthe Pentagon.

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POGO forces NuclearRegulatory Commissionto back down fromefforts to silence POGO’scriticisms of security testing at the Indian Pointnuclear power plant.

During the past 25 years,POGO has provided opportunities foryoung people to learn firsthand aboutgovernment oversight and to participatein the Democratic process. POGO’s intern-ships and fellowships enabled collegestudents to gain valuable researchexperience by working directly with theCongress, Executive Branch agencies, themedia, and whistleblowers. POGO currentlyemploys five former interns and fellows,including Executive Director DanielleBrian. In addition, POGO has inspiredmany more students and staff to helpimprove the government by pursuingcareers in public service, joining otherwatchdog groups, think tanks, or publicpolicy organizations.

These are just a few examples of howPOGO alumni are helping to achieve amore accountable federal government.

PETER BRANDPOGO Investigator, 2004 to 2006

“POGO proved to me that a small budget andstaff are no hurdles at all, if you're dedicated tosetting things right in the government and makingsure that accountability and honesty don'tbecome just empty words.”

Peter is a Special Agent for the Department of Interior Inspector General

MARCUS CORBINPOGO Senior Defense Investigator, 1994 to 2000

“Working for the government in the same fieldas POGO now, I see even more the vital, comple-mentary role played by such an effective anddynamic organization.”

Marcus is currently a communications analyst atthe Government Accountability Office.

NICOLE HARKINPOGO Investigator, 1998 to 2001

“My work at POGO taught me that the governmentis not a fortress, it is made up of people whocan make a difference.”

After working at POGO, Nicole was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship at Pace University School ofLaw. She has interned at the Department of Defenseand Department of Justice Inspectors Generaloffices, and will be working at the Department ofthe Treasury in the summer of 2006 to participatein the Presidential Management Fellowship program.

AMELIA KEGANPOGO Summer Intern, 2003

“I was worried that coming to POGO, I wouldbecome cynical about Washington. Instead, I leftPOGO more optimistic that if I worked in a non-partisan way and relied on the facts, I could make a real difference.”

Amelia is currently a Legislative Intern at the Centerfor Budget and Policy Priorities

DONNA MARTINPOGO Research Associate, 1981 to 1985

“I was hired as a congressional staffer because ofthe success of the Project on Military Procurement(now POGO). I’d like to think my work with whistle-blowers, which began over 20 years ago, has beenof some benefit to those dedicated to promotingthe integrity and efficiency of DoD operations.”

In 1985, Donna went to work for then-RepresentativeBarbara Boxer (D-CA). In 1993, Donna joined thePentagon’s Inspector General where she is now aSenior Investigator and Team Leader.

CALEB ROWE POGO Summer Intern, 2003

“While at POGO, I learned that outrage is neverenough, but when combined with extensiveresearch, incontrovertible evidence and realisticproposals for improvement, it becomes a forcefor positive change. By working with the systemin order to change it, POGO reminded me why Ichose to study policy in the first place.”

Caleb is currently working in campaign financecompliance in California, and will begin working asa Legislative Aid for Congressman Ed Case (D) ofHawaii this summer.

As a young non-profit, IAVA was blessed to have thementorship and guidance of POGO, an exceptionalorganization that is filled with talented and dedicatedpeople. As our troops battle for America overseas, it isgood to know POGO is battling for America back home.

Paul RieckhoffExecutive Director and Founder

Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

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POGO exposes a taxpayer-paid romp for Pentagonofficials to the Taj MahalCasino in Atlantic City.The party was cancelledafter being lampooned inThe Washington Post.

Department of Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham announcesincreased security standards for nuclearmaterials based on POGO’srecommendations.

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Senator John McCain and Jill Carlson,POGO Summer Intern, 2002

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FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS

Anonymous (1)The Arca FoundationFrances Beidler Charitable TrustHerbert Block FoundationThe Curtis L. Carlson Family FoundationCarnegie Corporation of New YorkCavallo FoundationCitizen’s Monitoring and Technical Assistance Fund, RESOLVEColombe FoundationThe Deer Creek FoundationThe Educational Foundation of AmericaEverett Public Service Internship ProgramThe Fertel Family FoundationThe Fund for Constitutional GovernmentRichard and Rhoda Goldman FundRobert & Ardis James FoundationJanelia FoundationJohn D. and Catherine T. MacArthur FoundationNew-Land FoundationOmidyar NetworkPark Foundation, Inc.Ploughshares FundThe Rockefeller Family FundThe Scherman FoundationWorking Assets

Congress passes state-of-the-art protections fornuclear whistleblowers.

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POGO’s organizational funding is provided by foundation grantsand individual donations. POGO does not accept contributions from the government, unions,corporations, or anyone with a financial stake in the outcomes of our investigations.

POGO provides a funder the bestreturn for an investment in Washington…and the return is notjust in a well-run and productivenonprofit, but in a more transparentand accountable government, andmore importantly, in a more openand richer democracy.

Geri Mannion, ChairStrengthening U.S. Democracy

and Special Opportunities Fund, Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Nuclear materials removedfrom most vulnerable siteat Los Alamos’ Congressappropriates $10 million toconsolidate nuclear materials,after POGO’s four-yearstruggle to improve security of the U.S. nuclearweapons complex.

POGO wins lawsuit againstAttorney General JohnAshcroft and the Department of Justice forillegally retroactively classifying informationcritical of the FBI.

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White House backs downon attempt to allow government employees tocharge up to $250,000 ongovernment purchasecards after POGO exposeswasteful practice in Katrina contracting.

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Department of HomelandSecurity abandons proposalto force employees to signsecrecy oaths after criticismfrom POGO and others.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS

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Risky weapons contracts,including those for theFuture Combat System and the C-130J, arerestructured to protect the taxpayer.

$25,000+Dee Ann KotlaAlida MessingerPaul Newman

$5,000-$24,999Harriett CrosbyRockefeller Family and Associates

$1,000-$4,999Anonymous (1)J. Gary GwilliamMargaret Bowman & David HunterMichael KieschnickRobert Maslyn

$500-$999Dinah BodkinStan BrandKenneth MountcastleThomas Lawson & Dina RasorLaron D. & Jana E. RobinsonEd RothschildDr. Dennis Rowe & Dr. Susan Stewart

$300-$499Ryan AlexanderHenry Maurice & Caroline BantaPeter Stockton & Danielle BrianJoanne Omang & David BurnhamBonnie GoldsteinDavid LochbaumJohn H. MitchellArlie Bryan & Carolyn SiebertMarjorie SimsTimothy Strinden

$200-$299Aaron Bonds & Lisa Baumgartner BondsDenis & Martine BrianDr. Martha Krebs & Philip Coyle, IIIBeth Daley & Steve HolmerMartin & Sandra EisenmanJudith Bell & Richard Goodwin, Jr.Mike HansenJill LancelotMarty LobelCatherine James PagliaMichael RavnitzkyKeith W. & Pamela J. RutterSusan SchiblerDurwood Zaelke & Barbara Lee ShawRobert StuartEric & Deborah StuckyDerek & Karen Vander SchaafRichard VuernickGlenn Walp

$100-$199Durwood J. Zaelke & Barbara Lee ShawGary BassRobert & Norma BaumanShawn CarpenterGregory & Kimberly DalferesThe Honorable Stephen DanielsChalmer DetlingGeorge DwightJudith FerryMichael FlaniganGretchen Oosterhout & Robert HunterPeg KeyesAnna KlingsbergJeff LudwigYannick MarchalDonna MartinEdward McCallumPaul McMastersMorton & Anita MintzDavid OrrikRichard PritzlaffKeith RomigElaine SatlakDavid Kamens & Elizabeth SchulmanLana & Barry SchwellenbachRonald J. & Jane R. SternNidhi Agrawal & Noah Weiss

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POGO and other open government advocatessecure funding for thePublic Interest Declassification Board toreview secrecy decisions.

Office of GovernmentEthics recommendsimprovements to thegovernment’s conflict ofinterest laws, which applyto executive branchemployees, partly inresponse to POGO’s work.

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Federal Election Commissionagrees with POGO thatelection data is inaccurateand unreliable. Manyreporting discrepanciesfound.

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Department of Energyannounces they will movebomb-grade nuclearmaterials from the Livermore National Lab,where 7 million peoplelive within a 50 mile radius.

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