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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
The sequester has nothing to do with that whatsoever, and we have to be having that discussion.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King emphasizes the need to address healthcare costs instead of focusing on sequester cuts.

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