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On the recordApril 2, 2003
If we are looking for the best value for the American taxpayer, why should the Administration be advocating a proposal that costs more and does less to protect the privacy rights of taxpayers?
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Robert C. Byrd

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Byrd questions the Administration's proposal regarding taxpayer privacy and costs.

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