Unless agreement is reached on a deficit reduction plan that eliminates the projected sequestration, the Department of Defense (DOD) will have an additional $50 billion across-the-board reduction in fiscal year 2014.
Durbin warns about potential budget cuts due to lack of a deficit reduction plan.
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