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Richard Blumenthal: “As you know, in 2013, Congress passed a measure reducing the deficit as part of a major budget compromise.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
As you know, in 2013, Congress passed a measure reducing the deficit as part of a major budget compromise.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal discusses a budget compromise affecting TSA funding.

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