Topic: Chris Van Hollen

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON CAPITOL HILL IN WASHINGTON

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-MD, talks about legislation some Democrats are supporting to strengthen whistle blower laws and other government accountability measures on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 14, 2007. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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