On the recordJuly 7, 2011
As members of these two committees, we have a tremendous responsibility to exercise oversight and ensure that these taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
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congress.govAs members of these two committees, we have a tremendous responsibility to exercise oversight and ensure that these taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
Hinojosa emphasizes the responsibility of Congress to oversee education funding.
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