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Beto O'Rourke

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Beto O'Rourke is an American politician and businessman currently serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, a position he has held since January 2021. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. O'Rourke is known for his progressive policies, focusing on issues such as healthcare, education, and gun control. He gained national attention during his 2018 Senate campaign against incumbent Ted Cruz, where he emphasized grassroots fundraising and mobilizing young voters.

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Apr 17, 2012

If the sequestration law is applied at the individual program, project, and activity level, then you can run into a scenario in which each of those programs gets their funding shaved.

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