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Bill Lee: This is taxpayer money. I mean, come on. I had a business for 11 years, and if I didn't comply with my requirements, I…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
This is taxpayer money. I mean, come on. I had a business for 11 years, and if I didn't comply with my requirements, I would get penalized.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Lee emphasizes the need for accountability for servicers using taxpayer funds.

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