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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
I think that was a mistake. And I think all the major statistical and economic agencies ought to be under the Chief Economist.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota
Source
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Senator Hoeven argues for restructuring agricultural agencies to report to the Chief Economist for better data management.

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