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Retaliation complaints have followed Todd Zinser throughout much of his career. As inspector general for the Department of Commerce, it is his job to protect whistleblowers and root out misconduct. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Few fixes available for problem IGs

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Whistleblower Terrance Peterson tried to report wrongdoing to the Veterans Affairs IG-- and faced retaliation from administrators. (Courtesy photo)
Healthcare

Bad things happen to whistleblowers when watchdogs become attack dogs

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Mary Kendall does not hide her desire to be the Department of Interior's permanent inspector general. She has held the job on an interim basis since 2009. (Getty images)

Temporary IGs subject to agency manipulators covering up waste

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Harold Geisel spent 25 years in State Department management, eventually reaching the rank of ambassador, before becoming acting inspector general in 2008. (Getty images)

IGs form front line of war on waste and fraud, but weak links remain

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Watchdogs or lapdogs? A system meant to protect the public has been co-opted by the feds
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Watchdogs or lapdogs? A system meant to protect the public has been co-opted by the feds

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Speaking to a breakfast gathering of reporters hosted by the Christian Science Monitor, Robert McDonald said he has held off on some disciplinary actions to allow the Department of Justice, the FBI and the VA inspector general to complete criminal investigations. (Michael Bonfigli/The Christian Science Monitor)

VA secretary claims criminal probes stall firing of disgraced execs

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In this photo from July 24, Rep. Jeff Miller holds resource requests from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Healthcare

VA inspector general was pressured to change report

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Veterans Affairs acting Inspector General Richard Griffin, left, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Veterans Affairs IG denies damning 2008 report on wait-time abuses was hidden

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VA fires first staffer under new rules
Healthcare

VA fires first staffer under new rules

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Watchdog report on Veterans Affairs kept secret for years
Healthcare

Watchdog report on Veterans Affairs kept secret for years

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