On the recordMarch 4, 2009
In the American Recovery Act, otherwise known as the stimulus bill, there is some very good language and good provisions to put us in a position to protect the taxpayers in the spending of this money.
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Collins praises the provisions in the Recovery Act aimed at protecting taxpayer money.
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