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Chris Van Hollen: It would be very shortsighted if we pursue the austerity approach to cut those investments at a time when many of our…

On the recordApril 15, 2013
It would be very shortsighted if we pursue the austerity approach to cut those investments at a time when many of our major international competitors are following that successful model.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Warning against budget cuts impacting investments in science and research.

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