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Senate Approves Protections for Inspectors General

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· Story link Despite a possible White House veto, the Senate has passed legislation that would protect government watchdogs from…

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Despite a possible White House veto, the Senate has passed legislation that would protect government watchdogs from political pressure. The bill, weakened in the legislative debate but then approved unanimously, protects inspectors general they are charged with investigating and makes their reports and audits more accessible to the public. (4/48/08)

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