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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
The President has been clear that the Congress needs to avoid a sequester by passing a balanced deficit reduction.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the need for Congress to avoid sequester through balanced budget measures.

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