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On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
Assuming the sequester remains in place and we are not able to replace it with a balanced approach to deficit reduction that is more reasonable, what do you think you are going to need for overtime in fiscal year 2014 with the current door closures?
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wasserman Schultz questions budget needs under ongoing sequester conditions.

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