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Article: Sensenbrenner, Grassley Introduce Legislation Establishing an Inspector General for the Judicial Branch
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- U.S. Newswire
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- April 27, 2006
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WASHINGTON, April 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee
Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) and Senator Charles
Grassley (R-Iowa), a Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today
introduced legislation establishing an independent Inspector General
for the Judicial Branch. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Chairman of
House Judiciary's Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and
Intellectual Property is an original co-sponsor of the House
legislation, H.R. 5219 "The Judicial Transparency and Ethics
Enhancement Act of 2006."
Chairman Sensenbrenner stated, "Integrity and accountability are
the hallmarks of a public servant's trust with the public. It's my
hope an independent ...