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On the recordMarch 17, 2010
Well, the inspector general says you've overpaid $75 billion into the Civil Service Retirement System.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin highlights a significant overpayment issue regarding the retirement system.

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