Paul Tonko actually said...

Congress has a responsibility to the taxpayer to not allow--to not only allocate budgets to the agencies but to ensure that allocated funds are spent wisely and in accordance with the law.

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Tonko emphasizes Congress's duty to oversee agency budget allocations and spending.

09/11/2012

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