John Dingell of Michigan Promises Congressional Investigations
One of the most frequently heard compaints about the current adminstration is it’s failure to investigate actions taken by the government which appear to have potenital for corruption. No bid contracts for billions of defense contracts have been awarded by W (worst ever) and Dick Cheney with no competition and no oversight. Congressional Budget Office and Inspector General accounts suggest massive corruption and waste of government money. Since Cheney is the former Chairman of Halliburton, there is a definite smell of criminal behavior.
On television this morning, Representative John Dingell (D-Michigan) and new Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has pledged to conduct congressional investigations on a whole “laundry list” of issues.
Among the investigations he said he wants the committee to undertake: The new Medicare drug benefit. “There are lots and lots and lots of scandals,” he said, without citing specifics.
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An energy task force overseen by Cheney. It “was carefully cooked to provide only participation by oil companies and energy companies,” Dingell said. Click here to read more.