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On the recordMay 8, 2012
it is imperative that we maintain stringent oversight of these dollars to ensure that this money is working for the public to protect both their physical and economic health.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizes the need for oversight of federal spending for public welfare.

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