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Bill Pascrell: “But why in God's name would we lead this budget in determining that we are going to cut benefits in order to reduce this…”

On the recordApril 10, 2013
But why in God's name would we lead this budget in determining that we are going to cut benefits in order to reduce this deficit?
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey

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Questioning the rationale behind budget cuts affecting seniors' benefits.

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