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Chris Van Hollen: I have never understood the logic as to how cuts to defense... somehow do not cost jobs.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I have never understood the logic as to how cuts to defense... somehow do not cost jobs.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen questions the inconsistency in job loss arguments related to defense and other government spending cuts.

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