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Tom Latham: We should have the power rather than turning everything over to the Inspector General.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
We should have the power rather than turning everything over to the Inspector General.
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Tom Latham
Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Latham emphasizes the need for Congress to maintain oversight authority.

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