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Blake Farenthold: We exist to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to know that the money that Washington…

On the recordMarch 3, 2014
We exist to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to know that the money that Washington takes from them is well spent.

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Farenthold emphasizes the Oversight Committee's mission for transparency and accountability in government spending.

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