On the recordMarch 6, 2012
Sequestration represents a reduction of nearly 20 percent in DOD funding over the next 10 years
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congress.govSequestration represents a reduction of nearly 20 percent in DOD funding over the next 10 years
Panetta warns about significant budget cuts to the Department of Defense.
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