Janet Rehnquist

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Janet Rehnquist (b. May 4, 1957), is a former inspector general of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the daughter of former Chief Justice William Rehnquist.

[edit] Resignation and controversy

Rehnquist resigned in March 2003 as inspector general of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amid controversy, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family, after Congress investigated her. [1] [2] [3] Rehnquist's job was to investigate fraud, waste and abuse at HHS, including Medicare fraud.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Janet Rehnquist Under The Microscope. Inspector General Accused Of Using Her Office For Personal Gain." CBS News, Jan. 22, 2003. Retrieved April 22, 2008
  2. ^ [Janet Rehnquist Resigns: Daughter Of Chief Justice To Quit As Health Department Inspector, Associated Press article, CBS News, March 4, 2003 (Accessed 21 April 2008)
  3. ^ Dickinson, Tim, "Bush's Lap Dogs: What Happened to DC's Watchdogs?." Rolling Stone (magazine), Posted Nov 15, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2008
  • "Pension fund probe urged." Miami Herald Mar 14, 2003.
  • "Janet Rehnquist, the embattled inspector general of the Department of...." Medical Marketing & Media, Apr 1, 2003.
  • "Report Cites HHS IG's 'Failures'; U.S. Won't Charge Janet Rehnquist." Washington Post, Apr 13, 2003. Start Page: A.06
  • Lee, Christopher, "GAO Cites Janet Rehnquist's Lapses; Former HHS Official Created Atmosphere of 'Distrust,' Report Says." Washington Post, June 11, 2003.