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Bradley Byrne: “I didn't know anything about this, and the vast majority of the Members didn't know anything about this problem before…”

On the recordJune 9, 2016
I didn't know anything about this, and the vast majority of the Members didn't know anything about this problem before it was thrust upon us over the last several weeks. The irresponsibility of the Treasury Department in not giving this information to us months ago when they knew it was happening or when they should have known it was happening underscores the need for this. I am putting it on the GAO in this particular amendment, but in the years to come, we need to expect the Treasury to do its job, because it has failed to do so in this circumstance. I ask the House to adopt my amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Bradley Byrne
Alabama
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Jun 9, 2016

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