House GOP’s oversight plan: Bailouts, stimulus, healthcare

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The Hill:

House GOP’s oversight plan: Bailouts, stimulus, healthcare
By Molly K. Hooper - 09/20/10 07:29 PM ET

House Republican lawmakers on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee anticipate a ramp-up of investigations next year on bailout measures, the economic stimulus and healthcare.

“Given the accelerated pace of federal dollars going into the bureaucracy, the pace of oversight must also keep up with that,” Republican committee aide Kurt Bardella said.

If the GOP wins control of the House this fall, Rep. Darrell Issa (Calif.) would be one of the most powerful Republicans on Capitol Hill. Issa, the top Republican on the panel, would have subpoena power — something he doesn’t enjoy now.
Issa has irritated House Democrats with his aggressive style, and political analysts say an Issa chairmanship would likely be a nightmare for the Obama administration.