Tag: Watchdog

"You've got kids who are being put at risk. Every state has statues that gives them protection." (iStock Photo)

Energy and Environment

EPA experiments on children, hides dangers of inhaling diesel fumes

Ethan Barton · January 21, 2015 10:46 pm

"I'm betting everyone is wondering what it will take to finish the project. Right now we don't know and the Corps doesn't know." (Getty File Photo)

VA calls Denver fiasco unacceptable, but top Dem seems satisfied

Luke Rosiak · January 21, 2015 8:51 pm

Legislation that would compel federal agencies to implement regulations in the cheapest way possible is heading for the Senate despite President Obama's threat to veto the measure if makes it to his desk.Â (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obama threatens to veto bipartisan bill that limits costs of new regulations

Sarah Bedford · January 21, 2015 5:47 pm

Grassley probed into allegations that children running from violence and abuse were placed in adult jails. (iStock Photo)

Grassley hammers Justice Department for answers on foster care fraud

Sarah Bedford · January 21, 2015 5:20 pm

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid overpaid hospitals by an estimated $4.6 million for returning patients. (iStock Photo)

Medicare officials refuse to seek recovery of nearly $5 million in lost funds

Ethan Barton · January 21, 2015 10:00 am

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Watchdog group launches oversight database for Hill staffers

Sarah Bedford · January 20, 2015 5:17 pm

"We need to have base budget so the Pentagon can plan," said Center for Strategic and International Studies budget analyst Ryan Crotty.

Pentagon saved billions by taking watchdog’s advice on Afghanistan projects

Sarah Bedford · January 20, 2015 10:00 am

VA executives netted $2 million by abusing the relocation program, an inspector general report found.Â (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

VA procurement officers regularly falsify stats to cover up contract delays

Luke Rosiak · January 20, 2015 10:00 am

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Medicare gives hospice providers incentives to target lucrative patients

Sarah Bedford · January 19, 2015 9:18 pm

Among Democrats, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon was tops at 37 town halls in 2014. (AP photo)

Republicans held more ‘town halls’ with constituents than Dems last year

Luke Rosiak · January 19, 2015 8:55 pm

The FCC IG argued that his team is required to investigate violations in potentially dangerous situations. (iStock Photo)

FCC watchdog tells Congress to arm some of its investigators

Sarah Bedford · January 18, 2015 10:00 am

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons soaked up a quarter of the agency's budget last year. (iStock Photo)

Federal prison costs skyrocketing despite shrinking inmate population

Sarah Bedford · January 17, 2015 10:00 am