Darrell Issa, Charged With Reining In Wasteful Spending, May Be Biggest Offender

Darrell Issa, Charged With Reining In Wasteful Spending, May Be Biggest Offender: 



One of the main purposes of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is to root out waste and duplication in government spending. 



The goal is pretty clearly spelled out on the committee's website. "We exist to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent. And second, Americans deserve an efficient, effective government that works for them." 



But one of the biggest offenders may be its chairman, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.).