On the recordJuly 7, 2009
You have to understand that you can't expect us to continue to try to protect the Federal Building Fund at the same time that you allow one of your largest tenants to be a decade in arrears.
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congress.govEleanor Holmes Norton: “You have to understand that you can't expect us to continue to try to protect the Federal Building Fund at the same time…”
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Norton emphasizes the need for accountability from USDA regarding its rent payments.
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