Mr. Secretary, a number of news reports have discussed the Administration's directive to Federal agencies not to respond to oversight requests from the minority.
Jeff Merkley: “Mr. Secretary, a number of news reports have discussed the Administration's directive to Federal agencies not to respond…”
On the recordJune 12, 2017
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Merkley raises concerns about the Administration's directive affecting oversight requests.
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