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Claire McCaskill: When I have somebody look at me in the eye, in theater, and I ask them, why did that contract go from $20 billion to $15…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
When I have somebody look at me in the eye, in theater, and I ask them, why did that contract go from $20 billion to $15 billion in 1 year, and the person in charge of the contract looked at me and said, it was a fluke.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

McCaskill questions the management of a military contract after a significant cost change.

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