0bama's version of transparency.
Posted on 06/18/2009 7:17:18 AM PDT by pissant
WASHINGTON - -- He was appointed with fanfare as the public watchdog over the government's multi-billion dollar bailout of the nation's financial system. But now Neil Barofsky is embroiled in a dispute with the Obama administration that delayed one recent inquiry and sparked questions about his ability to freely investigate.
The disagreement stems from a claim by the Treasury Department that Barofsky is not entirely independent of the agency he is assigned to examine ¿ a claim that has prompted a stern letter from a Republican senator warning that agency officials are encroaching on the integrity of an office created to protect taxpayers.
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, sent the letter Wednesday to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner demanding information about a "dispute over certain Treasury documents" that he said were being "withheld" from Barofsky's office on a "specious claim of attorney-client privilege."
A White House spokesman declined to comment, referring questions to the Treasury Department. Treasury spokesman Andrew Williams said late Wednesday that the agency would read Grassley's letter and respond to the senator before any public comment.
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his majesty is Lord of the Flies
I’m not so sure, Clinton fired all of them on taking office and Bush fired 7......the only issue that makes it significant with Walpin is the Johnson affair
obama is a pathological narcissist.!!!
Thank you, Senator Grassley.
Usually presidents replace these AG positions at a whim, first thing on taking office.
This is different because of the OBVIOUS motive involved ( which could not likely be proven )
0bama's version of transparency.
That makes all the difference. This man was fired, because he discovered corruption involving one of the Liberal Messiah's friends. As for proof, have you ever heard of the legal term Res Ipsa Loquitor (It speaks for itself)? Unless another reason is proven, clearly this man was fired as part of a cover-up.
I agree impeachment needs to be called for on the merits - politics aside. However it is a matter of the best timing.
the president could just fire any AG he wants and replace them with whoever he wants ( in order to get a Special prosecutor replaced)in order to avoid impeachment . (similar to what happened in the watergate case)
I'm sure no constitutional attorney, but it seems like firing AG's without congressional approval would violate the separation of powers
maybe that's what the White House lawyer meant when he said it was a courageous act to remove Walpin
They were Inspectors General not AGs - but I believe your point is valid nonetheless.
0goatse 
At the rate Obama is going this could become a class action suit.
like I said , I aint no lawyer
There is more to the story....search to find the other area he was investigating: University New York CIty/Americorp
LMAO I agree Im glad the bull$hit sarcasm meter was picked up. He has the gay.
Call Dem Senators from Co, Mt,ND,SD,AR,and LA and let them know that their Power is being Usurped. With this and Czars, they are diluting the Legislative branch. They think it is party unity, but look how the executive treats them. Every time they vote with the president they loose power.
Think about it.
Co author of the LAW. He broke it and must be impeached.
The Summer of ‘98 all over again. I’m in. ;-)
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