On the recordMarch 7, 2012
This misguided 'cut at any cost' approach has forced this year's reduction in the budget request for the Coast Guard.
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congress.govThis misguided 'cut at any cost' approach has forced this year's reduction in the budget request for the Coast Guard.
Critiques the approach to budget cuts affecting the Coast Guard.
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