Orrin Hatch: “There were about $125 billion of this kind of accidental--or improper--spending in the last fiscal year alone.”

I just can't express my gratitude for the kindness of my dear friend from Pennsylvania. This means so much to me. I didn't even realize it was going to happen. I hustled over here, and there it was. I say to the Senator, I am grateful to…

the Serve America Act of 2009 authored by Senator Orrin Hatch and the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.

the Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.