On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
Why does the administration believe that the Appropriations Committee, or Congress, should have no say in how this $200 million foreign aid program should be spent?
Why does the administration believe that the Appropriations Committee, or Congress, should have no say in how this $200 million foreign aid program should be spent?
Byrd questions the lack of congressional oversight on foreign aid spending.
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