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John McCain: “So the commentary comes back to the actions of Congress. They snuck a phrase into a massive bill which now has the…”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
So the commentary comes back to the actions of Congress. They snuck a phrase into a massive bill which now has the effect, according to the Government Accountability Office, that will cost the taxpayers an additional $30 million.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes Congress for hidden costs in legislation affecting taxpayers.

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