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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
I believe there remains bipartisan interest in both chambers of Congress to avoid these broad and indiscriminate cuts to our federal budget.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney highlights bipartisan efforts to prevent severe budget cuts from sequestration.

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