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Beto O'Rourke: “So there's a penalty for going over but no reward for coming under.”

On the recordJune 19, 2014
So there's a penalty for going over but no reward for coming under.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke highlights the lack of rewards for VHA directors who manage budgets effectively.

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