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Members Only: The Memo That Changed the Debate
An internal document, never intended to be public, shows how the argument was reframed behind the scenes. Members can read the full story.
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Senators Quietly Strip Oversight Language From Spending Bill
Amara OkaforA paragraph requiring quarterly audits of a $4 billion fund disappeared between the committee draft and the floor version. No one will say who removed it.
