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Chris Coons: The Federal courts' sequestration effects are having true implications for the people's right under the Constitution.

On the recordJuly 22, 2013
The Federal courts' sequestration effects are having true implications for the people's right under the Constitution.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons discusses how budget cuts affect constitutional rights and public safety.

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