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Bill Lee: the continued existence of OCO has resulted in less oversight, less certainty, and higher levels of waste.

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
the continued existence of OCO has resulted in less oversight, less certainty, and higher levels of waste.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Barbara Lee criticizes the OCO fund for lack of oversight and increased waste.

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