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On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
Absent a deal to raise the caps, defense, yes, will be cut $71 billion, non-defense will be cut by $55 billion.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro warns of significant budget cuts if spending caps are not raised.

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