On the recordSeptember 22, 2009
I worked with Senator Specter and we were able to expand public transparency in congressional oversight--but in the end several important checks and balances were not included in the final version.
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congress.govI worked with Senator Specter and we were able to expand public transparency in congressional oversight--but in the end several important checks and balances were not included in the final version.
Leahy discusses efforts to enhance oversight in the Patriot Act reauthorization.
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