House Panel Agrees on Countrywide Subpoenas Oct 24, 2009
According to a statement Friday night by ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. the panel has agreed to seek all documents, including e-mails, for covered VIP borrowers. (Roll Call)
U.S. House Committee To Subpoena Countrywide Records Oct 24, 2009
Since spring, Towns and the committee's majority have resisted efforts by Republicans, led by ranking member Darrell Issa of , to subpoena Countrywide VIP records, presumably including those of powerful Democrats such as Dodd and Senate Budget Committee Chairman of. The partisan clash at times tested political civility. (FOX61, CT)
Stimulus process raises flags Oct 24, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. said customs officials blamed the stimulus legislation for how the money was allocated. (USA Today)
Negotiations to Continue on Countrywide Subpoena Oct 24, 2009
Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) announced Friday that the panel will launch an investigation of mortgage lenders, including the Countrywide VIP loan program that ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. has pursued for months without the panel s formal blessing. (Roll Call)
Two Democrats Join GOP Call for Countrywide Probe Oct 23, 2009
wrote in a letter Thursday to Towns and ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. . (Roll Call)
Towns Walks on Thin Caucus Ice Oct 22, 2009
Towns move set off alarms in House Democratic leadership, with top staffers voicing growing concern Wednesday that the Oversight chairman is losing control of his panel amid a showdown with ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. . (Roll Call)
Republicans Feel Locked Out Again — Literally This Time Oct 21, 2009
A spokesman for House Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. said Democrats changed the lock on the door from the GOP s meeting room to the main committee chamber, and informed Republicans that Democrats would retain the only set of keys. (Roll Call)
GOP Whip Team Has Yet to Pay Dues Oct 19, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Oct. 19, 2009, 12 a.m.. Half of the members of the House Republican whip team have yet to contribute a dime this year to the Young Guns program, created by Minority Whip Eric Cantor (Va. (Roll Call)
Bank of America directors head to D.C. Oct 17, 2009
Boston banker Charles Chad Gifford, the former chief executive of who sold that institution to Bank of America, and chief executive Thomas May have agreed to appear at a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing Thursday, according to Kurt Bardella, a spokesman for Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican and the ranking minority member of the committee. Other expected witnesses include former Bank of America general counsel Timothy Mayopoulos, Federal Deposit... (Boston Globe)
Watchdog: Treasury, Fed failed to rein in AIG Oct 15, 2009
Darrell Issa of California, the committee's top Republican. Barofsky's report said the Obama administration's pay czar recently has asked AIG not to pay some bonuses that have been promised to employees. (MSNBC -- Business)
WATCHDOG: AIG Bonus Blame Is on Geithner Oct 15, 2009
Darrell Issa of California, called for Geithner to come before the committee in an effort to get him to "make a change in direction" at Treasury. "We have a Secretary of the Treasury who failed to know what he should have known, failed to do what he should have done, and has failed to give us transparency," Issa said. (ABC News)
Rangel: Political liability for Dems in 2010? Oct 10, 2009
Darrell Issa, a ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform said in a statement: "If you don't drain the swamp, you'll end up with a lake. This isn't an isolated incident -- it's a pattern of behavior.". "If the chairman of the committee charged with writing our tax laws didn't know he should be reporting assets and income received from property and rent, then he's criminally negligent," he said. (CNN -- US)
ACORN Charges Republican McCarthyism Oct 8, 2009
Darrell Issa (R-Calif. in his position as the top Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has been a leader in seeking accountability from ACORN, issuing a comprehensive (pdf) back in July questioning the group s criminal enterprise -style financial structure. (Human Events Online)
House votes to defund ACORN (5) Oct 5, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. sponsor of the measure that passed the House. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
House Oversight Chairman Locks Horns With Ranking Member Oct 2, 2009
The once-cordial relationship between House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) and ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. is quickly turning sour in an escalating spat over failed mortgage giant Countrywide s controversial loans to public officials. (Roll Call)
Read Hannity's America Oct 2, 2009
The Wall Street Journal has reported that audio recordings were in fact destroyed, and that news is not sitting well with Congressman Darrell Issa ... REP. DARRELL ISSA, R-CALIF.: Underpinnings of good government require that government officials when they take an oath to their city, their state or our country, in fact, operate without an agenda bought and paid for by public or private money. (Fox News)
California GOP sees hope on the horizon Sep 30, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Vista (San Diego County), who attended the convention to support former eBay CEO Meg Whitman's gubernatorial bid. "For the first time since (former GOP Gov.) Pete Wilson's 1994 campaign, I feel a sense of 'we' in the Republican Party.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Countrywide Destroyed Tapes with Public Officials Discussing Mortgages... Sep 30, 2009
Darrell Issa of California, the ranking Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is trying to subpoena the remaining records of Countrywide's VIP loan program. So far, the committee's chairman, New York Democratic Rep. (The Drudge Report)
Stimulus funds boost number of federal jobs Sep 24, 2009
Darrell Issa of California, the top Republican on the House oversight committee, say the package has enlarged the federal bureaucracy without making a dent in the nation's unemployment rate. By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY WASHINGTON The $787 billion economic recovery package also is stimulating growth in the federal government as agencies hire thousands of workers and spend millions of dollars to oversee and implement the package, according to government records and spokesmen. (USA Today -- News)
For ACORN, controversy now a matter of survival Sep 24, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. who led a congressional committee's probe of the group this year. (Florida Today)
Is ACORN too big for its own good? (13) Sep 24, 2009
Darrell Issa, the top Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said ACORN had received more than 53 million in federal money since 1994. ACORN short for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now began in Little Rock, Ark. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Former Mass. attorney general to oversee review of ACORN Sep 23, 2009
Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican who has been among ACORN s biggest critics, was not impressed by the investigation. ACORN has already been down this path before, he said in a statement, arguing that an internal review last year did not succeed. (Boston Globe)
Justice Department to see whether ACORN got department funding Sep 22, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Fresno Bee)
Pro & Con: Should presidential advisers, or czars, be subject to congressional confirmation? Sep 22, 2009
they asked one of the House Republicans, Darrell Issa, whether he objected to the so-called czars in the previous administration. His answer was, No, we didn t.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama Backs ACORN Investigation Sep 21, 2009
Darrell Issa, a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, pressed Lewis to reveal more about the group's operations. "The bottom line is, there's no transparency in ACORN," said Issa, who also was on Fox. (CBS News)
Sunday's TV news show lineup Sep 21, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Vista (San Diego County); Fred Smith, chairman and chief executive of FedEx Corp.; Steve Odland, chairman and chief executive of Office Depot Inc.; John Chambers, chairman and chief executive of Cisco Systems Inc. 10 a.m. and also 3 p.m. on FNC.. Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle)
For ACORN, video is only latest crisis Sep 21, 2009
Darrell Issa (R-Calif. who co-sponsored last week's House legislation cutting off ACORN's federal funding and led the oversight committee investigation, whose findings were released in July. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Sep 21, 2009
We're joined today by ACORN's CEO, Bertha Lewis, and by one of its toughest critics, Congressman Darrell Issa ... REP. DARRELL ISSA, R-CALIF.: Thank you, Chris. (Fox News)
Late TV listings Sep 20, 2009
Guests: Bertha Lewis, ACORN s chief executive; Representative Darrell Issa of California; and chief executives Fred Smith of FedEx, John Chambers of Cisco, Steve Odland of Office Depot. 10 a.m. (25). (Boston Globe)
Are the News Media Scared of ACORN Sep 19, 2009
" is the title of a July 2009 U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform report by Congressman Darrell Issa. The report draws some shocking conclusions: "The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now has repeatedly and deliberately engaged in systemic fraud. Both structurally and operationally, ACORN hides behind a paper wall of nonprofit corporate protections to conceal a criminal conspiracy on the part of its directors. (Townhall.com)
CQ: Democrats run away from embattled ACORN Sep 19, 2009
Hours earlier, the House voted, 345-75, to adopt a procedural motion by California Republican Darrell Issa adding language to a student-loan bill (HR 3221) requiring no federal funding be directed to ACORN. On the vote, 172 Democrats joined 173 Republicans backing the move. Republicans, who have had the community organizing group in their sights long before the recent scandal, seized on the votes as a sign that public opinion was tilting against the group. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Republicans De-fund ACORN Sep 19, 2009
Darrell Issa (R-Calif. the ranking Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, spoke after the vote of their committee report, (pdf). (Human Events Online)
ACORN's hard growth Sep 19, 2009
Darrell Issa, a California Republican, used the minutes as part of an 88-page report in July outlining what he called questionable -- even criminal -- practices by the group. The GOP staff of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, of which Issa is the top Republican, accused the organization of evading taxes, obstructing justice and improperly engaging in partisan political activities. (News & Observer)
Full Story » Sep 19, 2009
As ACORN grew, so did its clout and its problems - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Feingold questions Obama 'czars' Sep 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009. Feingold questions Obama 'czars. (TheHill.com)
Issa, Boehner and Johanns to Receive 'Nutcracker Award' Sep 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans for Tax Reform today announced its decision to bestow upon Congressman Darrell Issa (R, CA-49), GOP Leader John Boehner (R, OH-8), and Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE), the "Nutcracker Award" for their leadership in the effort to sever federal ties with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). (PR Newswire)
Letter Carriers' Union Applauds House Passage of Bill to Ease Postal Service Financial Situation Sep 16, 2009
"I want to thank the bipartisan leadership of the House Government Reform Committee, including Chairman Ed Towns (D-NY) and Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) as well as sub-committee Chairman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) and Ranking Member Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) for fighting so long and hard for H.R. 22," Rolando said. He said letter carriers also owe a huge debt of gratitude to Rep. (PR Newswire)
ACORN: A Brief History Sep 16, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. issued a report by the minority staff of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that found that since 1994, ACORN had received more than $53 million in federal funds. (Fox News)
1ACORN Officials Videotaped Telling 'Pimp,' 'Prostitute' How to Lie to IRS» Sep 12, 2009
Darrell Issa, the top Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, called for a criminal investigation into the group, which dismissed the report as a "partisan attack job.". FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
White House says stimulus created or saved 1.5 million jobs Sep 11, 2009
UPDATED: W.H. says stimulus created or saved 1 million jobs - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Friday, September 11, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Congressman wants all 'czars' to testify Sep 10, 2009
McHenry wrote to committee chairman Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) and ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. asking the appointed officials to testify. (TheHill.com)
TARP Inspector Declares Victory in Turf War Sep 9, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. have fought hard for Barofsky to maintain his independence. (Newsmax)
Boehner Asks Rangel to Relinquish Gavel Sep 5, 2009
Darrell Issa (R-Calif. the ranking member on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, called on Rangel to release his tax returns and said he should be removed from his post if he refused to comply. (Roll Call)
Biden: Stimulus projects moving faster than expected Sep 3, 2009
Darrell Issa, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Wednesday, questioning why some projects. Stimulus funds spread far, wide in Valley. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Politics in stimulus spending at border probed Aug 29, 2009
Darrell Issa, sent Napolitano a letter Wednesday, questioning why some projects leapfrogged others. In promoting the stimulus, President Obama banned "earmarks," which lawmakers routinely slip into bills to pay for pet projects, and he told agencies to "develop transparent, merit-based selection criteria" for spending. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Napolitano: Politics didn't push stimulus projects Aug 28, 2009
Darrell Issa, sent Napolitano a letter Wednesday, questioning why some projects leapfrogged others. In promoting the stimulus, President Barack Obama banned "earmarks," that lawmakers routinely slip into bills to pay for pet projects, and he told agencies to "develop transparent, merit-based selection criteria" for spending. (AZCentral -- News)
STIMULUS WATCH: GOP opposes plan, then seeks money Aug 28, 2009
2 billion is for new hospitals at Fort Hood, an Army base in Texas Republican John Carter s district, and Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base in California Republican Darrell Issa s district. The two hospitals are the largest individual projects to be paid for with defense stimulus dollars. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kucinich Calls on Insurers to Testify Before Panel Aug 27, 2009
Kurt Bardella, spokesman for Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. called the probe a distraction from more pressing investigations he said the panel is foregoing into stimulus spending, the Wall Street bailouts and the Countrywide mortgage scandal. (Roll Call)
Town Hall Patriots Aug 24, 2009
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif. wrote a letter to the administration complaining about the enemies. (Human Events Online)
Debbie Schlussel: She Takes Pride in Being Second in "Popularity" only to Ann Coulter. Hmm. Aug 23, 2009
Theyre the same ones who praised Jew-hating HAMASnik Robert Novak, promote Jihad Darrell a/k/a Darrell Issa (Hezbollahs favorite Congressman), and lamented Sami Al-Arian/Islamic terrorist buddy Henry Hyde, because a conservatives pan-jihadism can be overlooked in a convenient dose of double standards and hypocrisy. Theyre groupnot criticalthinkers. (The American Conservative)
White House cites groups for e-mails Aug 18, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. asked the White House about its ambitious e-mail plan, which included a message from top political adviser David Axelrod urging support for a health-care overhaul. (AZCentral -- News)
Mixed US message on marriage law riles gay-rights advocates Aug 18, 2009
The quasi-apology came hours after the top Republican on the House s oversight committee, Representative Darrell Issa, a California Republican, asked the White House about its ambitious e-mail plan, which included a message from top political adviser David Axelrod urging support for a health care overhaul. ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Boston Globe)
Issa questions White House e-mails Aug 18, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. asked for details about who received a health care e-mail signed by Obama adviser David Axelrod. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obamas chief of staff wields power freely, and faces the risks Aug 17, 2009
Darrell Issa of California, the ranking Republican on a House oversight committee, vowed to investigate Emanuel s involvement, and in an interview he questioned the sincerity of Emanuel s outreach to Republicans ... Darrell Issa of California, the ranking Republican on a House oversight committee, vowed to investigate Emanuel s involvement, and in an interview he questioned the sincerity of Emanuel s outreach to Republicans. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obamacare vs. Harry's Evil Mongers Aug 15, 2009
the ranking Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, yesterday released a on the enormous fraud and waste in the Medicare system. The report points out that H.R. 3200, the Democrats government-run health care bill that has been reported out of three jurisdictional committees, does not address the systemic failures that facilitate the fraud but replicates these same faulty mechanisms for fraud and waste. (Human Events Online)
Still more questions in AmeriCorps probe Aug 12, 2009
Darrell Issa, the ranking Republican on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a list of 20 questions to Brown and received no response. A follow-up in July was similarly ignored. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New Twist in Countrywide Loan Probe Aug 8, 2009
Republican Darrell Issa is behind the subpoena effort. "It's really about what Countrywide sought to do, how vast it was, what they got for their millions of dollars in discounts and how do we make sure it doesn't happen again," Issa said. (CBS News)
Tisei: Five ways the state can save taxpayers money Aug 8, 2009
California Congressman Darrell Issa put the governor in an uncomfortable position when he asked why Massachusetts continues to pay a prevailing wage of $58. 84 an hour, which is much higher than the federal prevailing wage and well above the national average. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Conrad cleared, scolded Aug 8, 2009
Darrell Issa, R-Calif. the ranking Republican on the House committee, on Monday blasting the investigation "as one-sided and unfair." The panel's chairman, Rep. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Political Grapevine Aug 8, 2009
North Dakota Democratic Senator Kent Conrad is ripping California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa for seeking details about VIP loans Conrad received from mortgage lender, Countrywide. The Senate Ethics Committee today cleared both Conrad and Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd of violating Senate rules. (Fox News)
Issa Finds Unlikely Role Model: Waxman Aug 6, 2009
House Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. may be one of the majority s chief tormentors and an apt political bomb thrower, but the person Democrats have to thank for Issa s persistence is none other than Rep. (Roll Call)
'Countrywide Chris' Dodd Aug 5, 2009
Kurt Bardella, spokesman for Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif. and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, offered HUMAN EVENTS these thoughts. (Human Events Online)
Bookman: 'Water' war not really about water Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON. D.C. Following reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has been orchestrating an effort to intimidate members of Congress and Governors who raise legitimate concerns regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Emanuel saying While this type of scare tactic may work In Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress ...... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
CONGRESSMAN WARNS RAHM: THIS ISN'T CHICAGO... Aug 5, 2009
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Republicans: Press Release :: Issa to Emanuel: Back Off. B350A Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5074 Fax: (202) 225-3974. (The Drudge Report)
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