On the recordJuly 17, 2017
The mindless cuts to defense and non-defense programs were meant to be so bad that Congress would be forced to find an alternative way forward.
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congress.govMazie Hirono: “The mindless cuts to defense and non-defense programs were meant to be so bad that Congress would be forced to find an…”
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Criticizing the effects of sequestration on defense and non-defense programs.
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