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Jane Harman: Congress should have the ability to conduct adequate oversight and to legislate.

On the recordMarch 19, 2013
Congress should have the ability to conduct adequate oversight and to legislate.
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Jane Harman
California

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Harman emphasizes the need for congressional oversight over executive actions.

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