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Chris Van Hollen: nondefense discretionary spending is shrinking dramatically over the next 10 years.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
nondefense discretionary spending is shrinking dramatically over the next 10 years.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Highlights the significant reduction in nondefense discretionary spending projected.

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