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Frank Lautenberg: But, of course, Mr. Elwell, you have to look at what might be a doomsday projection and say, 'OK. What do we do if we…

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
But, of course, Mr. Elwell, you have to look at what might be a doomsday projection and say, 'OK. What do we do if we don't close that gap?'
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Lautenberg emphasizes the need to address potential negative outcomes of budget cuts.

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