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Lamar Smith: “It is not unreasonable for Congress to expect the Administration to be straightforward about the risks and costs…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2014
It is not unreasonable for Congress to expect the Administration to be straightforward about the risks and costs associated with national priority programs.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith insists on transparency from the Administration regarding NASA's funding and risks.

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