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Ben Nelson: We spend an awful lot of time talking about what programs we would like to have. Probably not nearly enough time on…

On the recordJune 22, 2011
We spend an awful lot of time talking about what programs we would like to have. Probably not nearly enough time on accountability.
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Ben Nelson

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Emphasizes the need for accountability in government programs.

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