Respect for IG Concept Grows

Senator Grassley (R-IA) recently introduced the “Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009” (S. 220), which would create an office of inspector general for the Judiciary.  Coming along with the enhanced authorities in the IG Reform Act of 2008, and the creation of IGs for Iraq, Afghanistan and the TARP financial bailout, it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that Congressional respect for the IG concept is increasing.