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Richard Blumenthal: “I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.”

On the recordMay 18, 2023
I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal discusses the reliance of states on private contractors for oversight due to staffing shortages.

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