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On the recordMay 2, 2011
Open government practices are integral to ensuring public confidence and respect for Government institutions, and Congress has a duty to conduct vigilant oversight to ensure sunshine in the executive branch, regardless of which political party controls the Presidency.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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She asserts Congress's responsibility for oversight to maintain public trust in government.

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