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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Questions Raised about Iraq Fuel Charges

The International Oil Trading Company, which is owned by Harry Sargeant, charged prices that were not “fair and reasonable” to deliver fuel through Jordan to Iraq, according to internal Defense Department documents.

Friday, October 03, 2008

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Identified by Oversight Committee Investigations

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has held dozens of hearings and conducted numerous investigations into waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. This work has identified billions in misspent or mismanaged funds.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Congress Passes Defense Base Act Insurance Reforms

Following a May 15, 2008, Committee hearing revealing that the top four insurers made nearly $600 million in excess profits from coverage provided under the Defense Base Act (DBA) program, Congress passed legislation requiring that the Department of Defense develop a more cost-effective strategy for obtaining DBA insurance for agency contractors.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Chairman Waxman Requests a Briefing Regarding a Former Albanian AEY Subcontractor

In a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Chairman Waxman requests a briefing on the State Department’s knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Kosta Trebicka’s death, a former Albanian subcontractor for AEY.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on Deficient Electrical Systems at U.S. Facilities in Iraq

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “Deficient Electrical Systems at U.S. Facilities in Iraq” on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Inspector General Questions Blackwater Small Business Contracts

In response to a request from Chairman Waxman, the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration released a report concluding that Blackwater may have “misrepresented” its small business status in order to win 39 government contracts worth more than $100 million.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Chairman Waxman Requests Information on Billions in Universal Service Fund Subsidies

Chairman Waxman wrote to 24 companies to request information about their use of Universal Service Fund (USF) subsidies. Collectively, the companies receive billions of dollars to provide service in “high-cost” areas throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Along with his letter, Chairman Waxman released FCC data listing the top corporate recipients of USF subsidy dollars.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Committee Exchanges Correspondence with U.S. Ambassador to Albania Regarding AEY Investigation

Chairman Waxman responds to a letter received from U.S. Ambassador John Withers regarding the Committee’s inquiry into the conduct of the Ambassador and Embassy officials.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Chairman Waxman Questions GSA Advisory Panel

Chairman Waxman wrote to GSA Acting Administrator Bibb to question whether the Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel is a wise use of taxpayers’ money given that no officials other than former Administrator Doan have expressed the view that it is necessary.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Committee Investigates Disabled Access for New Department of Transportation Headquarters

Chairman Waxman wrote to DOT, GSA, and the developer responsible for the construction of the new headquarters to request information regarding allegations that the building is not compliant with requirements concerning accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Committee Exchanges Correspondence with U.S. Ambassador to Albania Regarding AEY Investigation

Chairman Waxman responds to a letter received from U.S. Ambassador John Withers regarding the Committee’s inquiry into the conduct of the Ambassador and Embassy officials.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Committee Chairs Introduce Bill to Strengthen GAO

Chairman Henry A. Waxman and 18 other committee chairs introduced legislation to strengthen the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and restore GAO’s authority to pursue litigation if documents are improperly withheld from the agency.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Committee to Hold Hearing on Air Force Refueling Tanker Contract

Today Chairman Waxman announced that the Oversight Committee would hold a hearing July 15 to examine the actions of the Air Force in awarding the contract to manufacture aerial refueling tanker aircraft.

UPDATE: This hearing has been canceled.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at K-Town: One Year Later

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at K-Town: One Year Later” on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on AEY Contracts with the U.S. Government

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “Examination of AEY Contracts with the U.S. Government” on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Chairman Waxman Speaks to National Press Club

Chairman Waxman spoke to the National Press Club on the importance of congressional oversight in ensuring accountability and exposing waste, fraud, and abuse.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on Grantmaking Practices at the Department of Justice

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “Examining Grantmaking Practices at the Department of Justice” on Thursday, June 19, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Congress Passes Farm Legislation Cutting Crop Insurance Waste by $3.4 Billion

In response to a Committee hearing identifying extensive waste in the federal crop insurance program, Congress passed legislation estimated to produce $3.4 billion in savings from the crop insurance program.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Committee Investigates Allegations of Contractors Overcharging for Fuel in Iraq

In letters to Secretary of Defense Gates and the International Oil Trading Company, Chairman Waxman requested documents regarding recent allegations that IOTC has been charging above market prices to supply fuel to U.S. bases in Iraq.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Chairman Waxman Requests Investigation into Criminal Fraud Cases in Iraq

In a letter to the Defense Department Inspector General, Chairman Waxman asks the IG to examine potentially thousands of criminal cases involving fraudulent contracts in Iraq, which could involve hundreds of millions of federal dollars.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

House Passes Waxman Clean Contract Amendment

The House of Representatives voted to include in the Defense Authorization bill the Waxman Clean Contracting amendment, which is a response to pervasive waste, fraud, and abuse uncovered by congressional, GAO and Inspector General investigations. The Clean Contracting amendment would (1) require agencies to enhance competition in contracting, (2) limit the use of abuse-prone contracts, (3) rebuild the federal acquisition workforce, (4) strengthen anti-fraud measures, and (5) increase transparency in federal contracting.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on Accountability Lapses in Multiple Funds for Iraq

The Committee held a hearing titled, “Accountability Lapses in Multiple Funds for Iraq” on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Committee Holds Hearing on Defense Base Act Insurance

The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled, “Defense Base Act Insurance: Are Taxpayers Paying Too Much?” on Thursday, May 15, 2008, in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Duplicative Federal Retiree Drug Coverage Costing Taxpayers and Federal Retiree Millions

Chairman Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Davis wrote to CMS and OPM asking why over 200,000 retirees with federal retiree drug coverage have also enrolled for duplicative and unnecessary Medicare Part D drug benefits, and why CMS and OPM have not coordinated these benefits, wasting as much as $200 million in retiree and taxpayer funds annually.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Chairman Waxman and Rep. Clay Request Testimony at Hearing on Census Bureau

Chairman Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Clay invited Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez and Census Bureau Director Steven Murdock to testify at a June hearing regarding the Census Bureau’s preparation for the 2010 census and the mismanaged Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) contract.

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