On the recordJuly 17, 2012
Sequestration would be "catastrophic" to our military and result in the loss of 1.5 million jobs
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congress.govSequestration would be "catastrophic" to our military and result in the loss of 1.5 million jobs
Panetta warned about the severe consequences of sequestration on military and employment.
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