I think the time is right to once again revisit the issue of taxpayers' rights and IRS structural reforms.
The targeting scandal, coupled with poor customer service and general mismanagement, has shaken what confidence taxpayers had in the IRS.
That's simply unacceptable.
Inspectors General are central to this mission, and I applaud all who are here today.
It sounds to me like a lot of red tape and waste of manpower that doesn't accomplish anything
The IG Act means what it says. The Department of Justice IG is legally entitled to all department records, period.
We intend to fix this. We will get it fixed and we will have IGs do their job, which is very important.
We have to ensure our open government laws are strong and protected or we do not hold departments accountable.
It is a waste of time and money for two divisions of the same government department to be fighting over access to the department's own recor...
To be an effective agency watchdog, the Inspector General needs complete and full access to agency information.
I will work closely with Senator Grassley to craft a legislative solution.
the role that each of you plays, that Inspectors General play, is absolutely critical to the functioning of our democracy and for our capaci...
I think it's wise to remember that all of us that serve in the Senate probably have constituents and families in our States that have member...
We are between a rock and a hard place right now. Most certainly.
This will be one of the most significant votes that we take as members of Congress, moving forward.
I am very concerned regarding the Government's ability to detect, deter, and defeat cyber attacks on our Government, particularly by China, ...
I wanted to inform you that some of us have been doing some things to try to move this Congress and this country in the right direction.
Many of us have seen it, but because of political desires people that gain a political advantage from having the political support, they are...
