It is essential that we have good data and good information, because we are--it is our responsibility to make choices about where to spend the taxpayers' money.
John Garamendi: “It is essential that we have good data and good information, because we are--it is our responsibility to make choices…”
On the recordJune 6, 2017
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Garamendi emphasizes the need for accurate data to make informed budget decisions.
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