We the taxpayers pay for his and others’
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Congress opens hearings on financial meltdown
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writer 5 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives even while pleading for a […]
Politico
April 29, 2008
Lurita Doan finally forced out at GSA
Lurita Doan, head of the General Services Administration, was forced to offer her resignation tonight, according to an e-mail she sent out this evening.
Doan was appointed in late May, 2006, becoming the first woman to serve as GSA Administrator. With 12,000 empioyees and a $20 billion annual […]
Report: Cheney Exempted His Office From Executive Order Protecting Classified InformationHouse investigators have learned that over the objections of the National Archives, Vice President Cheney exempted his office from a presidential executive order designed to safeguard classified national security information.
According to a letter from House oversight chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA):
– Since 2003, Cheney’s office has […]
Congressman: State Dept. official threatened investigators
By Warren P. Strobel, McClatchy Newspapers Fri Sep 28, 6:19 PM ET
WASHINGTON — Aides to State Department Inspector General Howard Krongard threatened two investigators with retaliation this week if they cooperate with a congressional probe into Krongard’s office, the chairman of a House of Representatives panel and other U.S. officials […]
House Panel Says Rice Is Hindering Its Work
Blackwater, Corruption in Iraq at Issue
By Karen DeYoung
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 26, 2007; A15
An ongoing battle between Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and a House committee investigating Iraqi government corruption and the activities of the Blackwater security firm erupted into another skirmish yesterday as Rep. Henry A. […]
Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Administration Oversight
Vice President Exempts His Office from the Requirements for Protecting Classified Information
The Oversight Committee has learned that over the objections of the National Archives, Vice President Cheney exempted his office from the presidential order that establishes government-wide procedures for safeguarding classified national security information. The Vice […]
This is a portion of Think Progress’ coverage of the Valerie Plame Wilson hearing on Friday, March 16.
This morning, in her testimony under oath before the House Government and Oversight Committee, Valerie Plame Wilson asserted that she was in fact a covert officer at the time that columnist Robert Novak revealed her employment at the […]
Congressman Waxman is waiting for replies to more than ten letters.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Administration Oversight
Waxman Renews Niger Queries
Chairman Waxman asks Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to respond to a series of unanswered letters, including two letters raising questions about the President’s claim that Iraq sought uranium from Niger.
Documents and Links
* Letter to Secretary […]