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Lamar Smith: It is Congress' job to ensure accountability and transparency for the American taxpayer.

On the recordApril 16, 2013
It is Congress' job to ensure accountability and transparency for the American taxpayer.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith asserts Congress's role in maintaining accountability in taxpayer-funded research.

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