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On the recordApril 27, 2009
I cannot understate the concerns from my constituents when it comes to accountability and transparency in how government spends taxpayer money.
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Virginia Smith
Republican · Nebraska

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Smith highlights the need for accountability in government spending of taxpayer funds.

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