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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
Congress can fix the budget problems by enacting legislation that reduces the deficit by $1.2 trillion over 10 years.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Levin emphasizes the need for Congress to address budget issues through deficit reduction legislation.

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