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Tom Carper: “In 2010, Senator Coburn and I introduced legislation, adopted and signed by President Obama, that said not only do they…”

On the recordApril 8, 2013
In 2010, Senator Coburn and I introduced legislation, adopted and signed by President Obama, that said not only do they have to report improper payments, they have to stop making them.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper discusses legislation aimed at reducing improper payments in government agencies.

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