On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
The administration wants $20 billion over which it will have oversight.
The administration wants $20 billion over which it will have oversight.
Senator Byrd emphasizes the need for Congressional oversight on the funding.
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I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.