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On the recordApril 1, 2014
The Oversight Committee exists to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have the right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Issa emphasizes the committee's role in ensuring government accountability to taxpayers.

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