GAO tells Smith, Issa it will probe ACORN
By Susan Crabtree - 12/17/09 01:44 PM ET

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has informed two House Republicans that it will investigate ACORN’s use of federal funds.

The GAO sent a letter to Reps. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, and Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), the ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, informing them of its decision. Smith and Issa on Thursday released the letter, dated Dec. 7.

“GAO accepts your request as work that is within the scope of its authority,â€