On the recordApril 21, 2009
If, in fact, you defraud the Federal Government, consequently, there ought to be a harsh penalty for that.
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congress.govIf, in fact, you defraud the Federal Government, consequently, there ought to be a harsh penalty for that.
Senator Coburn calls for harsher penalties for defrauding the Federal Government.
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