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W. Todd Akin: The $487 billion in cuts imposed upon the defense budget already concern me and I certainly do not support the…

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
The $487 billion in cuts imposed upon the defense budget already concern me and I certainly do not support the devastating effect that sequestration will have on national security come this January.
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W. Todd Akin
Missouri

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Akin expresses concern over budget cuts affecting national security due to sequestration.

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