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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
Charged directly to you, security escort costs. Amended prospectus. You know, if OMB wants this, pay for it themselves.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Norton insists OMB should cover its own security costs.

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