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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Unless Congress acts by March 1, the sequester will slash thousands of jobs.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee warns about the negative impact of the sequester on jobs and economic security.

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