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Darrell Issa: Americans have a right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent.

On the recordJune 11, 2013
Americans have a 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 taxpayers' rights to transparency in government spending.

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