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James Oberstar: it is very important for us to continue this process of hearings on the Recovery Act and holding Federal and State…

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
it is very important for us to continue this process of hearings on the Recovery Act and holding Federal and State agencies accountable for the Recovery Act funds that we crafted into the recovery program.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar emphasizes the need for accountability in the Recovery Act hearings.

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