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Source #3607

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TitleCongressional Research Service analysis of statutory testimony requirements
Original URLhttps://tfx.treasury.gov/system/files/2025-04/federal-spending-transparency.pdf
PublicationDirected Inquiry — Web Search
Source typeweb_search
Date2022-10-19
EntityUS Department of Defense (Pentagon)
Captured2026-04-11T20:15:11.685Z UTC
Hash computed at2026-04-11T20:15:11.685Z UTC
SHA-25625012ec8df0573ef57af26fef35be2fe289aa5937e262a83a097ba688ef744df
Content length145 bytes
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Congressional testimony requirements have increased over the past two decades, with at least 30 statutory testimony requirements currently in law

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