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Tim Walz: I have been told that sequester is Latin for idiotic governance, and it may be true.

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
I have been told that sequester is Latin for idiotic governance, and it may be true.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

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Walz criticizes the sequester, suggesting it leads to poor governance.

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