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Betty McCollum: I think sometimes when people are talking about administrative costs, it is a very abstract thing.

On the recordMarch 14, 2016
I think sometimes when people are talking about administrative costs, it is a very abstract thing.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

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McCollum comments on the perception of administrative costs in legislative discussions.

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