GSA scandal: Congressional overkill? Analysis: Four separate hearings on GSA scandal raise question - when does government waste probe become wasteful itself? Stupidity at the GSA: It Gets Even Worse Yesterday I wrote about the incredible stupidity behind the $823,000 conference that has landed the General Services Administration at the center of criticism and hearings on Capitol Hill. It's clear from the April 2 report filed by the GSA's Inspector General, Miller, that a culture of abuse had taken hold at the agency, where those ... GSA Death List Exposed in WUSA9 Investigation Probed In Congress A 9 Wants to Know Investigation became the focus of a Congressional hearing Tuesday as new revelations unfolded in the GSA probe. GSA watchdog says employees are reporting abuse The General Services Administration's internal watchdog said Wednesday that employees are heeding his call to report wrongdoing, and messages on his hotline have triggered new investigations beyond an ... The Incredible Stupidity That Created The GSA Debacle Former Government Services Administration chief Martha Johnson, GSA Regional Commissioner Jeff Neely and GSA Chief of Staff Michael Robertson swearing in before testifying at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Now that the leadership and staff of the General Services Administration are being raked over the coals in Senator encourages GSA to 'clean house' Senate Democrats take their turn Wednesday on the General Services Administration's $800,000 boondoggle -- a simmering political scandal involving wasteful spending at a Las Vegas conference. Bribes, kickbacks in GSA scandal? Agency's inspector general wants Justice Dept. probe; Lawmakers blast GSA at hearing that's set to continues The GSA scandal's powerful and powerless players It's getting heated on the Hill. Former and current employees of the General Services Administration (GSA) are being publicly grilled this week in repeated Congressional hearings following the reveal of a scandal involving a lavish 2010 conference for federal employees that carried an $830,000 price tag, billed to America's taxpayers.Some of the key players in the scandal have accepted ... GSA Employees May Have Stolen Agency IPods, Lawmakers Are Told Brian Miller , the inspector general whose report on the Las Vegas conference brought GSA abuses to light, told a House subcommittee that his office subpoenaed Apple and discovered that 115 iPods meant for an employee-rewards program had gone missing, one of which was traced to the daughter of a GSA official who has been placed on administrative leave. Under fire, GSA official pleads the Fifth A GSA Inspector General report detailed the almost $823,000 taxpayer-funded tab for a Las Vegas conference. Read more...
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
GSA official expected to plead the Fifth at House hearing Acting Administrator Apologies for wasted money Officials Slammed on JetSet Lifestyle Hearing officials ordered repay $5 600 as agency moves recoup expenses Las Vegas bash Mastermind Behind Bash Still Being Paid Staff Got Bonuses Planning Lavish 2010 Event White blames Bush administration Your Tax Dollars Their Party All a Big Joke $820 000 Dime Sinks Chief $$ Spent 5 Days in Hawaii RibbonCutting ExGSA Head Rips Obama For Blame Game Agency $250G Rewards Racks Up More Than Just Bill After 'Uh Oh' Memo GSA's 'Jackass' Awards Too Top Dem Calls Hearings On Agency's Panel Kick Off Spending Watchdog Seeks Criminal Probe Comment Editorial Buffett rule shouldn't be revived
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