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Jason Chaffetz

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Jason Chaffetz is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Utah's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, where he was known for his focus on government accountability and transparency. Chaffetz was a vocal critic of the Obama administration and played a significant role in various investigations, including those related to the Benghazi attack and the Clinton email controversy.

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Nov 16, 2015

Most people don't realize how large and enormous of a financial institution the Department of Education is.

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Nov 16, 2015

We are talking about a trillion dollars but we are also talking about over 130 million Americans.

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Nov 16, 2015

It has become a monster, an absolute monster.

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Nov 16, 2015

this is also an organization based on their self-assessment gets an overall 'F' grade as it relates to IT.

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Nov 16, 2015

This is an organization, the Department of Education, that spends some $683 million--spent $683 million this year on information technology.

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Oct 27, 2015

I stand to express opposition to the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. As we look at these weighty issues, I think it is important that we look at both the liability and the accountability in this factor. When you look at the…

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Oct 21, 2015

As I said before, Mr. Scott of Virginia is one of my favorite people in this body. I have the greatest respect. His perspective is one that I often share. I would just highlight for this body here, because I do urge a ``no'' vote on this…

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Oct 21, 2015

May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Utah has 6 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from the District of Columbia has 6 minutes remaining.

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Oct 21, 2015

I want to correct the record there. I think, obviously, somebody misspoke. The House did not vote on vouchers in this Congress. That is not what has happened. Mr. Chairman, I insert into the Record the letter we got from 500 families, D.C…

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Oct 21, 2015

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Sanford.)

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Oct 21, 2015

I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Walker.)

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Oct 21, 2015

At this time, I am pleased to yield 1\1/ 2\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kelly).

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