Transcript: INSPECTORS GENERAL:SUSAN M. COLLINS

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April 21, 1998
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Statement of SENATOR SUSAN M. COLLINS

Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology U.S. House of Representatives

2154 Rayburn House Office Building April 21, 1998

Mr. Chairman, I would first like to thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Subcommittee today to discuss the issues related to Inspectors General. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Inspector General Act, it is important for the Congress to take a close look at the role Inspectors General play today and how their role should evolve to meeting changing needs.

Historically, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which I chair, has -worked ...

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