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Wednesday, 3 April 2013

2013 OPW Issue Priorities Brochure

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The Office of Public Witness annually sets issue priorities based on directions from the General Assembly and taking into account issues that may see action from Congress or the Administration. Download the 2013 Issue Priorities Brochure.




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