former epa administrator lisa jackson disputed the allegations saying she had complied with federal law. california congressman darrell ice chairs the committee. >> -- darrell issa chairs the committee. >> the committee will come to order. the oversight committee exists to secure to fundamental principles. first, americans have a right to know that the money washington takes from them is well spent. and second, americans deserve an efficient and effective government that works for them. our duty on oversight government reform committee is to protect these rights. our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from their government. it's our job to work in partnership with citizen watchdogs to deliver the facts to the american people and bring change would reform to the federal bureaucracy. today, pursuant to that mission statement, the oversight committee meets to follow up on our commitment for openness, transparency and, in fact, compliance with the rule of law. the committee is responsible for protecting the integrity of all of congress