Sense on Cents with Larry Doyle

Get an hour's worth of common sense about the economy, the markets, Wall St. and Main St. with Larry Doyle, a Wall St. veteran and NoQuarter USA blog's financial contributor.

Tonight, Larry welcomes Michael Smallberg from the Project on Government Oversight (POGO). What do we know about POGO?

The Project On Government Oversight is an independent, nonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government. Throughout its history, POGO’s work has been applauded by Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, federal workers and whistleblowers, other nonprofits, and the media.

As an investigator, Mr. Smallberg is currently examining the government’s bailout programs, with a focus on excessive secrecy, a lack of accountability for the firms receiving government assistance, and conflicts of interest among bailout contractors. He is also investigating the government’s financial regulatory system and formulating recommendations that would make regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission more independent and accountable.