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Phil Hare: “We also must commit to making this process transparent and accountable--no longer will we allow American taxpayers to…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
We also must commit to making this process transparent and accountable--no longer will we allow American taxpayers to subsidize spa retreats, private jets, Superbowl parties, and $14,000 trash cans.
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Phil Hare
Illinois

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Phil Hare emphasizes the need for transparency in budget spending.

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