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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
we all want to see the money spent in the most effective way, and whether that means a little more discretion for the agency may accomplish that is something we certainly should be taking a look at.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren emphasizes the need for effective spending and potential increased discretion for funding.

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