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On the recordApril 25, 2013
Eliminating duplicative programs is a common-sense approach to saving scarce Federal funds.
Said by
Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson advocates for eliminating wasteful spending while maintaining homeland security capabilities.

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