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On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
It is estimated that improper payments cost taxpayers almost $100 billion last year alone. If we created a Department of Improper Payments, it would actually be one of the biggest departments in our Government.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl cites the President's statement on improper payments affecting taxpayers significantly.

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