On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
it was never the objective of Gramm-Rudman to trigger a sequester. The objective of Gramm-Rudman was to have the threat of the sequester force compromise and action.
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Courtney explains the original intent of the Gramm-Rudman Act regarding sequestration.
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