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Barbara Mikulski: “Today I rise to speak on the impact of sequester on the American people, on their safety, their security, our economy…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2013
Today I rise to speak on the impact of sequester on the American people, on their safety, their security, our economy, and the way local and State governments can use wise resources to protect their people. I know we have each been assigned 10 minutes. I have a robust number of Appropriations Committee members who want to speak. I will ask the Chair to let me know when I have used 5 minutes, and if Senator Landrieu arrives, I will then yield to her. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator will be so notified.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland
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Feb 27, 2013

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