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Susan Collins: “It would indeed be unfortunate and ironic if money is lost to waste, fraud, and abuse because States had insufficient…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2009
It would indeed be unfortunate and ironic if money is lost to waste, fraud, and abuse because States had insufficient funds to hire the necessary contracting officials, auditors, and oversight employees.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins warns about potential waste of funds due to lack of oversight resources.

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