ACCOUNTABILITY? Seems corporate America has the advantage over the government on this sort of thing. JustTheNews is reporting that:

“Defense Department IG finds Secretary Austin’s ’23 hospitalization increased national security risks: The report from the inspector general stated that neither Congress or the White House were notified about Austin’s surgery in a timely manner.”

When you read the story you’ll find that Austin did not keep the C-in-C or his staff fully informed of his medical issues. Compare this with the fiduciary duties that Securities Law requires of executives and the like.

I made this point several years ago when it was clear that Steve Jobs intentionally hid his cancer from shareholders — and his board — for as long as he could.

If the key CEO of a company I’m invested in is circling the drain, I have a right to know it. Why should it be any different for the Sectretary of Defense?