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Opinion: Grassley: Congressional oversight of health care is essential for a healthy America

I've made oversight of the federal government a priority of mine. I wish it didn't keep me so busy.
Preventing elder abuse is one of many issues that require oversight from Congress.

Diligent oversight of the federal government is a priority of mine. It’s imperative that legislators root out waste, fraud, and abuse while holding bureaucrats responsible for the decisions they make when they think no one is watching.

At its core, oversight is about keeping faith with the taxpayers and working to give the American people confidence that their government plays by the rules and, if it doesn’t, it is held accountable. Health care is an issue that requires constant attention because it directly affects the life of

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