Issa: Obama Games the System With Executive Order

Statement

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa released the following statement today in response to a draft Executive Order being circulated by the White House that would require companies that do business with the federal government to disclose contributions to some issue advocacy groups, while exempting labor unions or special interest groups who support the President's agenda. Rep Issa's statement appears below:

"This order is a purely political act offered under the benign label of disclosure. The order would not impose the same requirements on the labor unions or other organizations who support the President. Furthermore, it unnecessarily politicizes the procurement process."

"The administration is again attempting to achieve through regulation what they could not accomplish through legislation. This sleight of hand cannot continue as the President makes promises to work together while issuing highly political edicts that simultaneously circumvent the will of Congress and the Courts. Transparency and disclosure are serious issues that are essential to restoring Americans faith in their government. The President, here, is using them as a political hammer to strike at his opponents. They deserve more thoughtful consideration."

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