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On the recordFebruary 15, 2006
The VA had made management efficiency claims which make up over $1 billion in this year's budget, but the [Government Accountability Office (GAO)], at least, says haven't been and can't be proven.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Obama questioned the validity of VA's budget efficiency claims.

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