Chris Coons actually said...

we may be reducing spending in the short term, it is having long-term consequences in terms of personnel, efficiency of operations, and our ability to execute on our public responsibilities.

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Coons highlights the long-term impacts of short-term spending cuts.

09/09/2013

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