EXCLUSIVE — JudiciaryGOP Chairman Jim_Jordan sent a letter to HouseAppropsGOP Chairwoman RepKayGranger laying out his appropriations demands meant to cut spending and hold federal agencies accountable.
In the 11-page letter sent Tuesday and obtained by the Washington Examiner, Jordan laid out a list of demands for the appropriations bills ranging from protecting FBI whistleblowers to securing the southern border.
“The Committee remains concerned about the politicization of federal law enforcement power emanating from FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,” the letter reads. “The centralization of FBI operations in the National Capitol Region has led to duplication of activity best left to the respective field offices, contributed to reduced autonomy in local field offices, and allowed improper political influence to taint law enforcement investigations and activity.
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