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On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
The Department of Commerce IG's office identified $1 billion in financial benefits and potential cost savings for four fiscal years while receiving $225 million in appropriations.
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Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida
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Bill Nelson highlights the significant financial returns from the Department of Commerce's Inspector General office.

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