Gov't watchdogs under attack from bosses

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The inspectors general entrusted to unearth waste, fraud and abuse in federal agencies are increasingly under attack, as top government officials they scrutinize try to erode the watchdogs' independence and authority.

During 2006, several inspectors general felt the wrath of government bosses or their supporters in Congress after investigations cited agencies for poor performance, excessive spending or wasted money.

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"It's hard to believe that the government is serious about policing itself when it's whacking the people who are actually minding the store," said Danielle Brian, executive director of the Project On Government Oversight, a nonpartisan group that tracks government waste and fraud. "These people are our security officers who help guard tens of billions of dollars. It's ridiculous to prevent them from doing their jobs."



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/ap_on_go_co/watchdogs_under_fire_1

[Joanne98]

1. We need congressional hearings on this.....

Put these IG's under oath and let them loose....

[babylonsister]

2. I can't imagine this won't be included in the Dems' investigations.

Hopefully the Project On Government Oversight will or have already brought this to someone's attention.
Roll on, January!

[AndrewJacksonFaction]

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