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David Schweikert: As we do this, we probably should make the distinction between an earned benefit and an entitlement and those, but, for…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
As we do this, we probably should make the distinction between an earned benefit and an entitlement and those, but, for right now, we are going to somewhat refer to them as ``mandatory spending.''
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona
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Feb 10, 2016

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