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Eleanor Holmes Norton: It would be such a tragedy if we had a series of audits that because we were trying to get jobs for Americans as quickly…

On the recordApril 28, 2009
It would be such a tragedy if we had a series of audits that because we were trying to get jobs for Americans as quickly as possible that the prediction that nobody can get money out that quick without having disproportionate issues to arise, it would be too bad if that occurred.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton expresses concern over potential issues with rapid fund distribution.

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