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The Inspector General's findings of widespread politicized and illegal hiring practices at the Justice Department are deeply troubling. According to the report, illegal political and other improper screening tests were used by senior officials to prevent qualified individuals from serving in vital… Continue

“The Inspector General’s findings of widespread politicized and illegal hiring practices at the Justice Department are deeply troubling.”

DOJ: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal Lara Jakes Jordan, Associated Press Writer – July 28, 2008 A new Justice Department report concludes that politics illegally influenced the hiring of career prosecutors and immigration judges, and largely lays the blame on… Continue

The Natural Resources Committee is currently holding a hearing, “Crisis of Confidence: The Political Influence of the Bush Administration on Agency Science and Decision-Making.” Watch the hearing live >> Chairman Nick Rahall gives opening remarks: Chairman Rahall: “The committee is convening today… Continue

From the Oversight Committee: Politicization of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Washington, D.C. — Today Chairman Waxman released new documents regarding politicization of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The documents reveal that at the… Continue

From the Committee on Natural Resources: Rahall to Continue Probe of Politicization of Endangered Species Act Klamath River Basin to be on agenda Washington, D.C. — Late Wednesday evening, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee,… Continue

The Judiciary and Oversight Committees, as well as several others, have been examining the possibly inappropriate politicization of various federal agencies over the past weeks. A variety of stories published today paint a picture of how widespread this practice may be. Report… Continue

From an announcement yesterday released by the Judiciary Committee: House Judiciary Subcommittee Investigates Politicization at Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC) – Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will hold an oversight hearing titled,”Changing… Continue

Leader Pelosi.  Thank you very much Mr. Leader.  I have to say for one so new to the process of being at the table of the four principles you were there like a veteran, knew your subject matter, grounded in your values and strategic in your thinking and actions.  So, thank you for your words and I think we’re a good team as we went forward.

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a roundtable discussion and press conference today with community leaders focused on combatting President Trump’s dangerous immigration policies, including the unconstitutional Muslim and refugee ban, and immoral ICE raids that separate hard-working immigrant families…. Continue