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Richard Blumenthal: “I want to suggest that every Inspector General ought to be assured and given a commitment in writing that they will…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
I want to suggest that every Inspector General ought to be assured and given a commitment in writing that they will continue in office unless the President decides, for some reason relating to misconduct of that Inspector General, that he or she should be removed.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal advocates for written assurances for Inspectors General regarding their job security.

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