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Paul Tonko: Indeed, blaming the President for failure to stop indiscriminate, across-the-board cuts known as sequestration when the…

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
Indeed, blaming the President for failure to stop indiscriminate, across-the-board cuts known as sequestration when the authority lies entirely at our feet is little more than an excuse.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko criticizes blaming the President for budget cuts, emphasizing Congress's responsibility.

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