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Tom Carper: Every now and then I ask witnesses--as we try to drill down and find out where we can save some money, I ask the…

On the recordMarch 2, 2010
Every now and then I ask witnesses--as we try to drill down and find out where we can save some money, I ask the witnesses to just say what can the Legislative Branch of our government be doing better.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper seeks suggestions for improving government efficiency and fraud prevention.

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