WASHINGTON - Senator Amy Klobuchar issued the following statement on reports that inspectors general from multiple federal agencies have been dismissed:
“Independent inspectors general are critical to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the federal government—as well as to preventing improper political influence or favoritism. It is alarming that President Trump is firing inspectors general from agencies across the federal government, including the Department of Agriculture, removing critical checks on his power. Now more than ever the responsibility will fall to Congress to conduct oversight and ensure these agencies are working for the American people, not special interests.”
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