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John Tierney: “The sequester situation is nothing short of legislative malpractice, and it was committed by Congress.”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
The sequester situation is nothing short of legislative malpractice, and it was committed by Congress.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney criticizes Congress for the legislative malpractice related to the sequester.

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