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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel
http://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/07/trump-removes-independent-watchdog-for-coronavirus-funds-upending-oversight-panel-171943A panel of inspectors general had named Glenn Fine the acting Pentagon watchdog to lead the group charged with monitoring the coronavirus relief effort. But Trump on Monday removed Fine from his post, instead naming the EPA inspector general to serve as the temporary Pentagon watchdog in addition to his other responsibilities.
That decision, which began circulating on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, effectively removed Fine from his role overseeing the coronavirus relief effort, since the new law permits only current inspectors general to fill the position.
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Fines removal is Trumps latest incursion into the community of independent federal watchdogs punctuated most dramatically by his late Friday ouster of the intelligence communitys inspector general, Michael Atkinson, whose handling of a whistleblower report ultimately led to Trumps impeachment.
Trump has also begun sharply attacking Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm, following a report from her office that described widespread testing delays and supply issues at the nations hospitals.
That decision, which began circulating on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, effectively removed Fine from his role overseeing the coronavirus relief effort, since the new law permits only current inspectors general to fill the position.
. . .
Fines removal is Trumps latest incursion into the community of independent federal watchdogs punctuated most dramatically by his late Friday ouster of the intelligence communitys inspector general, Michael Atkinson, whose handling of a whistleblower report ultimately led to Trumps impeachment.
Trump has also begun sharply attacking Health and Human Services Inspector General Christi Grimm, following a report from her office that described widespread testing delays and supply issues at the nations hospitals.
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Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel (Original Post)
WhiskeyWulf
Apr 2020
OP
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)1. Don the Con is a genuine DICTATOR. Just watch him.
kentuck
(111,078 posts)2. The Oversight Committee should begin hearings immediately for his approval or disapproval.
The Congress writes the laws, not Donald Trump.
C_U_L8R
(44,997 posts)3. Hold the funds until he starts behaving.
Really, fuck this shit