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John Tanner: “We believe that having such a systematic approach to oversight enshrined in the Rules of the House would greatly enhance…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
We believe that having such a systematic approach to oversight enshrined in the Rules of the House would greatly enhance Congressional oversight of executive agencies' programs and functions. As you may know, POGO is a non-partisan nonprofit that for more than 27 years has investigated and exposed corruption and other misconduct in an effort to make federal agencies more effective, accountable, open, and honest.
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John Tanner
Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of oversight in relation to H.Res. 40.

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