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John Mica: “Nobody here should be under the illusion that Congress abdicated its authority and gave the President discretion of…”

On the recordApril 15, 2013
Nobody here should be under the illusion that Congress abdicated its authority and gave the President discretion of where to cut
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John Mica
Republican · Florida

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Mica emphasizes Congress's responsibility in budget cuts.

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