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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Adverting sequestration, as well as providing the Department a fiscal year 2013 appropriations bill, should be Congress' highest priority.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of avoiding sequestration and passing appropriations for defense.

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