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Mazie Hirono: “So would you agree that what we need to do is replace sequestration with a more rational approach to what you need to…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2013
So would you agree that what we need to do is replace sequestration with a more rational approach to what you need to do?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the need to replace sequestration for better budget management.

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