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	"author_name": "GAO Employees Organization, IFPTE Local 1921",
	"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/gao-employees-organization",
	"title": "Protect the Congressional Watchdog",
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	"description": "GAO’s independence is critical to its ability to function as a non-partisan agency serving both houses and both parties in Congress. It must follow the longstanding, statutory process for the appointment of the Comptroller General and ensure that Congress can exercise meaningful oversight over the federal government for the next 15 years. Instead, Senator Paul demanded nominations via e-mail on a federal holiday with a deadline of 8am the following day. Not all statutorily-required members of the commission were notified, and the Commission has never met or interviewed candidates. This stands in stark contrast to the process for the previous three Comptroller General nomination processes since 1980. Over the past decades, bipartisan congressional commissions have produced nominees that were acceptable to both parties and adhered to the spirit of bipartisanship. This is the only way to ensure high-quality leadership that preserves GAO’s independence, professionalism, and credibility. The American people need a watchdog to root out fraud, waste, and abuse, not a lapdog for the Executive Branch. Instructions for contacting your senators by phone with a suggested script are available here.",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-the-congressional-watchdog"
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