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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
I know some Republican members think we need severe cuts in the Federal budget that put gapping holes in our safety net while giving tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of proposed budget cuts affecting the safety net and benefiting the wealthy.

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