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On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
I pushed to ensure that we had a strong, independent Inspector General, and that led to the creation of the Special Inspector General for TARP.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of oversight in TARP legislation.

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