On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Sequestration was never meant to take effect. It was designed to be something that was so odious to both sides.
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congress.govSequestration was never meant to take effect. It was designed to be something that was so odious to both sides.
Lowey explains that sequestration was intended to force bipartisan cooperation on budget policies.
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