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Jim Risch: It seems that Congress doesn't spend nearly enough time in its oversight role because of the reach and the breadth of…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
It seems that Congress doesn't spend nearly enough time in its oversight role because of the reach and the breadth of everything that Congress undertakes these days.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Senator Risch emphasizes the need for Congress to focus more on oversight.

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