Identify a Recent Example of Congressional Oversight of an Executive

question 12

Essay

Identify a recent example of congressional oversight of an executive agency. (Note: depending on the level of students, professor may wish to provide a list of topics.) What tools did members of Congress use in conducting the oversight? Were they successful in changing the behavior of the agency? How did the proceedings reflect the concept of "two Congresses"?

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Definitions:

Acquisition Costs

Expenses associated with acquiring new assets or investments, including legal fees, consulting fees, administrative costs, and other related expenses.

Property, Plant, Equipment

Long-term tangible assets owned by a business for use in the production or supply of goods and services, also known as fixed assets.

Speculation

The act of trading in an asset or engaging in a financial transaction that has a significant risk of losing most or all of the initial outlay, in expectation of a substantial gain.

Investments

Assets purchased with the expectation that they will generate income in the future or appreciate and be sold at a higher price.