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On the recordJune 9, 2009
Since its creation, a common criticism of OMB is that its leadership, no matter what party is in charge, too often has focused on the 'B' at the expense of the 'M'--on budget as opposed to management.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman discusses the criticism of OMB's focus on budget over management.

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