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On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
There did seem to be a pattern of extraordinary and uncontrolled overtime of employees working in one city but responsible for activities in another city and incurring incredible travel costs and per diem costs.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins raises concerns about excessive travel costs for GSA employees.

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