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Chris Coons: “Responsible stewardship of taxpayers' hard-earned money is among the most important obligations we have in public…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
Responsible stewardship of taxpayers' hard-earned money is among the most important obligations we have in public service.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizes the importance of managing taxpayer funds responsibly.

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