I want Congress to finally know what the costs are going to be. I want Congress to not have anymore surprises on this package.
David Obey: “I want Congress to finally know what the costs are going to be. I want Congress to not have anymore surprises on this…”
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David Obey expresses the need for transparency in the costs associated with the Capitol Visitor Center project.
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