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On the recordMarch 17, 2021
While I understand that early on you may not have known all of the details of the intrusion, a notification that says, 'Something happened,' without any additional details or context, quite frankly, prevents Congress from conducting effective oversight.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters emphasizes the need for detailed notifications on cyber incidents for effective congressional oversight.

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