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On the recordJune 25, 2013
the most immediate measure that this Committee, and that this House, could take right now to eliminate the drag on the economy is to replace the sequester.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen calls for replacing the sequester to boost the economy.

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