Press Releases

May 30, 2012

Oversight Committee Examines Politicization of Job and Economic Data at Labor Department

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing next Wednesday to examine the influence of Department of Labor political appointees over the Bureau of Labor Statistics processes for collecting and disseminating employment data.

May 30, 2012

Oversight Committee to Hold Two Hearings to Assess Rhetoric vs. Reality of Obama Administration Energy Strategy

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will conduct two hearings Thursday to assess the Obama Administration’s record in implementing a domestic energy production program.

May 29, 2012

Issa, Sessions Press DOI To Stop Stonewalling, Provide Requested Info On Corporate Energy Loans

“It is suggestive and troubling that more than half a year has passed without DOI providing the requested documents and information. Our concern is heightened given the serious nature of the questions raised and the government’s pattern of indiscretion in providing government assistance to politically connected green energy companies such as Solyndra.”

May 22, 2012

Issa Statement on NRC Chairman Jaczko’s Intention to Resign

“The resignation of Chairman Jaczko will close an ugly chapter and allow the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to focus on its mission – ensuring the safe operations of the nation’s nuclear plants,” Issa said.

May 18, 2012

Oversight Committee Continues Work to Identify Obama Administration’s Job Killing Red Tape

As part of its AmericanJobCreators.com effort to spotlight the impact of government red tape on workers and companies, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has contacted nearly 200 organizations seeking their insight on regulations that hurt job creation.

May 10, 2012

Issa Statement on $3.2 Billion in New Postal Service Losses

Issa on latest $3.2 billion Postal Service loss: "The USPS needs responsible legislative action to restore long-term solvency, preserve delivery of mail, and protect taxpayers from footing the bill for a bailout. While the measure approved by the Senate failed to achieve these benchmarks, the House of Representatives will advance a comprehensive postal reform bill that protects the long-term interests of postal customers. Today's announcement underscores the urgency and seriousness of the ...

May 9, 2012

Issa Statement on USPS Announcement

Issa on Postal Service reform announcement: "The smallest 10,000 post offices collectively cost USPS less than $600 million dollars to operate each year. That is less than one-eighth of the $5 billion USPS spends each year to operate its network of 32,000 post offices. To achieve real savings creating long-term solvency, the Postal Service needs to focus on consolidation in more populated areas where the greatest opportunities for cost reduction exist."

May 9, 2012

Joint Committee Report Reveals Persistent Waste and Inefficiencies at TSA

A new report released by two House Committees offers a critical examination of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) management and its procurement, deployment and storage of airport security screening technologies. Viewed in light of the recent bomb interdiction operation in Yemen, the report is a critical review of TSA’s front line security operations and notes that over the past decade, the agency has struggled to cost-effectively utilize taxpayer funding to obtain and distribute ...

May 9, 2012

Motion to Cut Justice Department Salaries Passes House by Voice Vote

In response to more than a year of Justice Department stonewalling Congress and the American people on Operation Fast and Furious, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed by voice vote an amendment cutting Justice Department salaries until they fully answer questions on the failed gunwalking program.

May 3, 2012

Oversight Leaders Caution FHFA Head DeMarco to Resist Political Pressure to Enact Taxpayer-Funded Principal-Reduction Program

Issa & McHenry: “As conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, you have a unique obligation to preserve and conserve the assets and property of [Fannie and Freddie]."