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Government watchdogs have alleged that some defense contractors have overcharged the military for products and parts, and Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called for stricter oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Kenya's doctors' union and government watchdogs have opposed the plan saying it risks exposing local populations.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For fliers caught in the middle, there’s no single rulebook to follow, aviation watchdogs said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Still, budget watchdogs argue that subsidies are too generous and the system disproportionately benefits large farms, which entrenches consolidation in agriculture.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

When Telemakhos came, the wolvish troop of watchdogs only fawned on him as he advanced.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer