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James Lankford: “The taxpayers' right to know that Dr. Coburn had mentioned earlier, that's my bill here in the House we've talked about…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
The taxpayers' right to know that Dr. Coburn had mentioned earlier, that's my bill here in the House we've talked about this committee has passed.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the importance of transparency in government spending and programs.

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