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On the recordJune 8, 2009
I have to tell you, after following it for years, it has been a source of frustration of how many bad starts we've had different with different agencies, trying to bring modern technology.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin expresses frustration over failed technology initiatives in federal agencies.

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