Robert C. Byrd: “However, as the article revealed, many slaughterhouses do not abide by the humane practices outlined in the Federal law.”

My top priority will be to learn what challenges the DOD IG office needs to address and to ensure the adequacy of resources required to accomplish its mission.

Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.