GAO says OMB takedown of apportionments website violates federal statutes

GAO says OMB takedown of apportionments website violates federal statutes

The Trump administration’s removal of a website that posted funds appropriated by Congress is a violation of statutory requirements, the Government Accountability Office said in a letter to the White House this week.  The watchdog’s determination followed a letter sent by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., last month. DeLauro, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, had criticized…