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Jacob J. Lew: “Sequestration imposed arbitrary spending cuts that are bad for our economy and for our security.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
Sequestration imposed arbitrary spending cuts that are bad for our economy and for our security.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Jacob Lew criticizes sequestration's negative impact on the economy and security.

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