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On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
Well, that gets to sequestration. Obviously, with an 8-percent cut, that is going to be devastating.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand highlights the impact of budget cuts on oversight capabilities.

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