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Andy Barr: “It is a big concern because if you don't get pre-approval you just spend the money however you see fit.”

On the recordMarch 25, 2019
It is a big concern because if you don't get pre-approval you just spend the money however you see fit.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Barr expresses concern over the lack of pre-approval for fund spending related to disaster recovery.

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