Fired watchdog was investigating Saudi arms sale, Democrats say
Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.
IRS watchdog says shutdown caused ‘shocking’ drop in phone help
Disruptions from last month's partial government shutdown caused a "shocking" deterioration in the IRS' telephone help for taxpayers in the first week of the filing season, the agency's watchdog said in a report released Tuesday.
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How will CFPB enforcement changes affect consumers?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is charged with making sure financial institutions treat consumers fairly. But the Trump administration this week stripped the federal agency's enforcement power that allowed it to pursue cases of lending discrimination. Renae Merle, a reporter…
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New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill
New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill…
Some have questioned whether WikiLeaks and major news organizations publishing the secret documents compromised the safety of American lives. Judy Woodruff gets perspective from two journalists on what is considered when publishing sensitive information.
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