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Sometimes it audits.Other times it inspects andinvestigates.But at all times,the Office oftheInspector General gets your attention.
IN OUR NEXT ISSUE:
P H O T O G R A P H S : ( A B O V E ) : H O W A R D L E E D H A M ; ( O P P O S I T E P A G E ) : W A L T E R A S T R A D A
???? Sharp-eyed inspectors tour the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena,Chad.
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