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Orrin Hatch: Oversight of Federal agencies is one of Congress' most important responsibilities, and given the state of our economy, I…

On the recordJune 8, 2010
Oversight of Federal agencies is one of Congress' most important responsibilities, and given the state of our economy, I would say that oversight in these agencies is particularly important.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Senator Hatch emphasizes the importance of oversight in federal agencies for economic stability.

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