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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I'm very concerned about an industrial base that would be able to adjust from sequestration.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King expresses concern over sequestration's impact on the industrial base and shipbuilding capabilities.

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