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John McCain: “A minimum of $1 billion must be at risk in areas such as: the value of major assets; revenue sources (e.g., taxes due)…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2011
A minimum of $1 billion must be at risk in areas such as: the value of major assets; revenue sources (e.g., taxes due) not being realized; improper payments; and contingencies or potential liabilities (e.g., environmental cleanup).
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain discusses financial risks in government management.

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