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Statement by President Obama on House Passage of the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010.

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“Today, the House took another critical step toward increased fiscal responsibility by passing the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act.  This bipartisan legislation will help save taxpayer dollars by reining in wasteful overpayments from the federal government to individuals, organizations and contractors – the kind of unacceptable accounting mistakes that cost taxpayers $98 billion in 2009.  This bill also puts in place more rigorous thresholds for when programs must be scrutinized…

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