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Robert C. Byrd: this makes it impossible for the Congress to conduct its constitutional oversight.

On the recordMarch 1, 2004
this makes it impossible for the Congress to conduct its constitutional oversight.
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Robert C. Byrd
Source
congress.gov
Mar 1, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Byrd criticizes the lack of oversight due to already spent funds.

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