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Niki Tsongas: “I agree that sequester-level funding has constrained our ability to make the thoughtful investments in these types of…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
I agree that sequester-level funding has constrained our ability to make the thoughtful investments in these types of important capabilities.
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Niki Tsongas
Massachusetts

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Tsongas acknowledges funding challenges affecting naval aviation capabilities.

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