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Al Franken: Okay, well, if they don't have the authority to make that call, who does?

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Okay, well, if they don't have the authority to make that call, who does?
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken seeks clarification on who has decision-making authority in procurement.

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