Mark Takano: “It was deeply troubling to witness such an attempt, and cabinet…”

On the recordNovember 30, 2021

It was deeply troubling to witness such an attempt, and cabinet officials should not have unilateral authority to remove IG's without cause.

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Takano criticizes attempts to remove Inspector Generals without just cause.

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Mark Takano: “It was deeply troubling to witness such an attempt, and cabinet officials should not have unilateral authority to remove…”