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Angus King: “To think that we can solve it entirely by cutting programs that are benefitting people who we made commitments to is…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
To think that we can solve it entirely by cutting programs that are benefitting people who we made commitments to is unrealistic.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King argues against solely cutting programs to solve financial issues.

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