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On the recordOctober 18, 2011
The Office of Inspector General is charged with conducting independent investigations of Department of Justice personnel and programs to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct and promote integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in DOJ operations.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the IG's role in ensuring integrity within the DOJ.

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