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Angus King: “I hope this gentleman will talk to you about the effect on our readiness, on our retention, and on our military.”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I hope this gentleman will talk to you about the effect on our readiness, on our retention, and on our military.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Critiques a government member's positive view on the sequester, stressing its negative impact.

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