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On the recordDecember 16, 2013
Because the Democrats have taken away the super majority, our ability to exercise effective oversight--either in the majority or minority--is gone.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper expresses concern over diminished oversight capabilities due to rule changes.

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