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Thad Cochran: “Before Congress decides to give up its constitutional responsibilities for directing Federal spending and providing…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
Before Congress decides to give up its constitutional responsibilities for directing Federal spending and providing necessary oversight over the Executive branch, we ought to know exactly what circumstances justify such an exemption for the SEC.
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Thad Cochran
Republican · Mississippi

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Cochran emphasizes the need for Congressional oversight of the SEC's funding.

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