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John Garamendi: “It is Congress that enacted the sequester and it is Congress that over the last several years has repeatedly diminished…”

On the recordApril 15, 2013
It is Congress that enacted the sequester and it is Congress that over the last several years has repeatedly diminished the Federal spending and raised much revenue.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi discusses Congress's role in budget issues affecting federal spending.

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