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Trump advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources

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Trump advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs at several federal agencies, sources say.

A decision on whether to fire the inspectors general hasn't been made.

Inspectors general can be fired by the president, but only after communicating a reason for the removal to Congress 30 days in advance.

Nearly half of the 74 inspectors general are nominated by presidents to serve in nonpartisan roles.

Ronald Reagan dismissed more than a dozen inspectors general on his first day in office.

Reagan hired some of the ousted watchdogs back into their roles.

As president, Trump has repeatedly complained about inspectors general and their work.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa, is a longtime advocate for inspectors general.

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