Open Government

Open and accountable government is one of the bedrock principles of our democracy. Yet virtually since inauguration day, questions have been raised about the Bush Administration’s commitment to this principle. News articles and reports by independent groups over the last four years have identified a growing series of instances where the Administration has sought to operate without public or congressional scrutiny. (Last Updated May 26, 2005)

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Hearing on Overseas Contracting Loophole

On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 2:00 pm, in room 2247 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the Subcommittee held a hearing on H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act. This bill requires contractors to report fraud and overbilling on contracts performed overseas and commercial item contracts, both of which were excluded from a proposed rule on contractor ethics. The hearing will also consider a bill on the disposal of Federal surplus property.

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