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Bennie Thompson: “The work done to ensure that the Federal Government is accountable to the American people is more valuable than ever.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
The work done to ensure that the Federal Government is accountable to the American people is more valuable than ever.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson emphasizes the importance of government accountability.

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