Rob Portman actually said...

the American people are shocked to learn that independent agencies who play a bigger and bigger role in all of our lives do not have to go through a basic cost benefit analysis.

Context

Portman emphasizes public surprise at independent agencies lacking cost-benefit analysis requirements.

09/07/2016

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