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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
Rather than these imprudent, across-the-board cuts that in the aggregate will do harm to our constituents and our economy, both parties must come to the table to craft a comprehensive, balanced, measured approach to deficit reduction.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

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Calls for a collaborative approach to deficit reduction instead of harmful cuts.

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