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On the recordJanuary 13, 2014
Wouldn't that be a pretty effective control? I mean, we talk about all these controls in theory, but the most effective control is how much money do you have to spend?
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Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson emphasizes budget restrictions as a key control for efficiency.

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