Misuse of Government Purchase Cards: Background, Legislation, and Analysis

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Misuse of Government Purchase Cards: Background, Legislation, and Analysis

Published Dec 6, 2019Updated Jul 25, 2025

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HR 2810115th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Dec 12, 2017 · Signed by President.

Misuse of Government Purchase Cards: Background, Legislation, and Analysis

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