Clearly, the time has come to change course. We must begin to invest in the future, rather than borrow from it. We can no longer afford to live so wildly beyond our means, nor can we afford to continue to ignore the tremendous public investment needs that exist across our country.
Speaking on the federal budget and public investment while supporting the nomination of Robert Reich as Secretary of Labor.
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The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
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