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Michael Burgess: “In this law that was signed in the East Room of the White House just a little over a year ago, section 4002 takes from…”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
In this law that was signed in the East Room of the White House just a little over a year ago, section 4002 takes from Congress the oversight of spending, and it becomes a blank check for the Secretary to do with as she wishes without any other input from Congress. By doing that, it takes that authority away from the American people, because we are the closest contact the American people have with their Federal Government. And by taking us out of the equation, guess what, Madam Secretary? You've got a blank check. It's all yours.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas
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Apr 13, 2011

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