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David Cicilline: “The proposed draconian cuts to nonmilitary spending are a step in the wrong direction.”

On the recordMarch 1, 2017
The proposed draconian cuts to nonmilitary spending are a step in the wrong direction.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline urges rejection of severe budget cuts to protect federal programs.

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