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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

We just need more people. We have great people working on that, we just need more of them, and that is what I am hoping to add.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

And within this new system there will be a significant emphasis on security of the system so that hacking and intrusions will be minimized?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Now, are there any issues regarding contracting? Because I would presume that you would have to engage contractors, subcontractors, etcetera.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Thank you very much. With your permission, may I ask one more question?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Thank you very much, gentlemen, for your testimony, and for the great work that you have done.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

That has to stop, not just as a matter of economic probity, but as a matter of simple decency and justice.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

The number you used of an eight percent tax rate for the 400 biggest tax filers... means that those super-wealthy tax filers are paying lower tax rates than their limo drivers.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

As Warren Buffet famously observed, he paid lower tax rates than his office staff.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Well, please keep us apprized, both of you, of this issue of qualified workers, finding them, keeping them because it is critical to the success of both your agencies.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Now, as Chief Engineer, prior to becoming the Acting Architect, will you take any steps to try to improve this process?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

I think it is worthwhile emphasizing, again, the fact that the--and the cost benefit analyses, the benefits you have rendered to the Congress and the Nation have been significant.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Well, bravo. I really--I mean, I applaud you, and I am not surprised either.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

How do we want our documents to look for the next, the next century?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

many people have indicated to me that the programmatic practice and leadership structure need to be reformed.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

Ending tax breaks for corporations sending profits offshore and outsourcing American jobs reduces the deficit by over a trillion dollars.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

And what resources or other support do you believe you need in order to correct these factors long term? And is it reflected in this budget?

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 14, 2023

The Biden budget would guarantee up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

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