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Pat Ryan: The sequester will take effect, and we will see abrupt and indiscriminate cuts in government spending, unless we act.

On the recordApril 24, 2012
The sequester will take effect, and we will see abrupt and indiscriminate cuts in government spending, unless we act.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan warns of the consequences of inaction regarding the sequester.

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