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  • Fired inspector general says he acted properly (Thugocracy Alert)

    06/12/2009 1:40:23 PM PDT · by Big_Monkey · 42 replies · 2,268+ views
    Ap via Yahoo.com ^ | 06/12/09 | Unattributed
    WASHINGTON – An inspector general fired by President Barack Obama says he acted "with the highest integrity" in investigating AmeriCorps and other government-funded national service programs. Gerald Walpin's job was to review grants awarded by AmeriCorps and its parent agency, the Corporation for National and Community Service. He told The Associated Press he has no doubt he acted properly in investigating Sacramento mayor and former NBA star Kevin Johnson. Obama told Congress on Thursday he had lost confidence in Walpin. As a result of Walpin's investigation, Johnson and the nonprofit St. HOPE Academy that he headed were ordered to repay...