On the recordMay 21, 2013
The sequestration cuts this year, if they are repeated again next year, will create a devastating impact on our military.
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congress.govDick Durbin: “The sequestration cuts this year, if they are repeated again next year, will create a devastating impact on our…”
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Durbin warns about the long-term negative effects of repeated sequestration cuts on the military.
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