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Jim Himes: “I do suspect that this institution will act because eventually, obviously, the growth in those programs will constrict…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
I do suspect that this institution will act because eventually, obviously, the growth in those programs will constrict discretionary spending.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Himes expresses confidence that Congress will address entitlement growth affecting discretionary spending.

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