On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
During the course of the Bush administration, the OMB has acquired the role and reputation of being the political fixer and hit man for the administration in agency regulatory proceedings.
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congress.govDuring the course of the Bush administration, the OMB has acquired the role and reputation of being the political fixer and hit man for the administration in agency regulatory proceedings.
Criticism of the OMB's role during the Bush administration.
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