We're suggesting that the White House clarify any confusion that may exist regarding various transition memos as they relate to the WPEA or the anti-gag provision which Senator Grassley authored.

we will protect whistleblowers to the nth degree

the retaliation, we will not tolerate. And by saying that, it means that we won't forget.

I hope it doesn't go unnoticed that in squeezing in this third hearing on the DATA Act's implementation in the 114th Congress, it is really about setting a priority for transparency.

This is our last hearing of the 114th Congress. As Mr. Connolly would so eloquently point out, it is a welcomed event.

What was challenging and frustrating is the fact that DOD has attempted to hide that, squash that information that they requested to be developed because it would impact their ability to spend if Congress got wind of it.

Until now, it has been very difficult to get reliable and useful and complete information as it relates to government spending and the American taxpayer dollars.

what kind of message does that send to the good employees?

I'm not asking them for a '5-minute, I'm going to go get a cup of coffee.' What I am saying is a real work schedule...

So now you can't have it both ways, Mr. Slifer.

Are you willing to work in a way that actually promotes some kind of disciplinary action?

So you do agree that we have some waste, fraud, and abuse with regards to time and attendance?