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Thad Cochran: the right answer to address sequestration is not to attempt to make the cuts themselves more manageable, as no amount of…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
the right answer to address sequestration is not to attempt to make the cuts themselves more manageable, as no amount of flexibility can avoid the significant and harmful consequences brought on by sequestration.
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Thad Cochran
Republican · Mississippi

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Cochran argues that flexibility won't mitigate the harmful effects of sequestration.

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