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On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
So I urge my colleagues to support this very straightforward amendment in the name of transparency and urge all members of the committee to recognize the value of learning this information before we hear from witnesses in the coming Congress.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline advocates for an amendment promoting transparency before committee hearings.

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