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Yvette Clarke: It will behoove Congress to think again about giving the program an extended authorization without further committee…

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
It will behoove Congress to think again about giving the program an extended authorization without further committee oversight and guidance.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke emphasizes the need for oversight before extending the CFATS program's authorization.

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