On the recordJune 6, 2016
I think that kind of awkward closeness is particularly of concern.
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congress.govMazie Hirono: “I think that kind of awkward closeness is particularly of concern.”
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Hirono expresses concern over contractor relationships and potential misuse of taxpayer money.
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