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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
We just cannot afford to have $643 million in improper payments at a time when the budget is under such pressure.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the urgency of addressing improper payments by FEMA.

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