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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
If Congress decides, OK, I am going to give you guys more leeway, that means you have got to provide greater transparency.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the need for transparency when Congress grants more leeway to organizations.

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