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On the recordJuly 12, 2017
We need a budget deal that provides essential increases to meet the needs of the Nation, as well as parity between defense and non-defense discretionary spending.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed emphasizes the need for a new budget agreement to support national needs.

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