Senate Republicans Accuse Congressional Watchdog Agency of Partisan Bias

Senate Republicans Accuse Congressional Watchdog Agency of Partisan Bias

The Government Accountability Office (GAO)—an ostensibly nonpartisan congressional watchdog—has come under fire in recent days from Republicans, who accuse it of showing bias and overstepping its bounds. Established in 1921, the GAO does not possess veto power over Congress, but it has generally been respected as a rules-keeper and referee for both chambers. The agency is supposed to audit the federal government for waste and inefficiency, and f…

Senate GOP Accuses Govt Watchdog Of Trying To Save California EPA Waiver – altnews.org

Republicans are criticizing the GAO for showing bias and overstepping its bounds in trying to stop Congress from repealing California’s EPA waiver.

Senate GOP Accuses Govt Watchdog Of Trying To Save California EPA Waiver

Republicans are criticizing the GAO for showing bias and overstepping its bounds in trying to stop Congress from repealing California’s EPA waiver.

‘GAO Has Lost Credibility’: Republicans Focus Fire On Congress’ ‘Independent’ Auditor - Conservative Angle

Republicans are taking aim at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) after lawmakers say it injected politics into its role in favor of Democrats. Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration have targeted the GAO in recent weeks as the agency stands to issue findings on dozens of Trump administration freezes on federal spending. Republicans say the mission of the GAO has been corrupted by politics and the agency has sacrificed its i…