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Donald M. Payne: “Sequestration has already led to cuts in areas like TSA, CBP, air traffic controllers and the like, which, in my…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2013
Sequestration has already led to cuts in areas like TSA, CBP, air traffic controllers and the like, which, in my opinion, reduces our ability to prepare for and protect against a terrorist threat.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Discussing the negative impact of budget cuts on security preparedness.

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