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On the recordSeptember 15, 2009
You, Mr. Chairman, raised some very important questions about the accountability of those funds, so I'm pleased that the board has answered those questions in this letter.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins acknowledges the importance of accountability regarding funds.

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