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On the recordApril 24, 2013
We're concerned that if we have sequester, we could end up by being pennywise and pound foolish.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Mikulski warns about potential negative consequences of the sequester on spending.

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