On the recordSeptember 7, 2016
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.
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Portman emphasizes public surprise at independent agencies lacking cost-benefit analysis requirements.
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