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Henry Waxman: “That may be pennywise, but it is pound foolish.”

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
That may be pennywise, but it is pound foolish.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman criticizes budget cuts as short-sighted in addressing legislative needs.

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