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Mazie Hirono: “Unless modified for the years after fiscal year 2018 and later, I believe that these caps will threaten our long-term…”

On the recordApril 5, 2016
Unless modified for the years after fiscal year 2018 and later, I believe that these caps will threaten our long-term national security interests.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono warns that budget caps could jeopardize future national security.

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