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On the recordJune 16, 2015
As frontline watchdogs for the hardworking taxpayer, Inspectors General play a critical role in congressional oversight.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford highlights the importance of Inspectors General in protecting taxpayer interests.

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