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On the recordAugust 24, 1989
If Congress acts to reduce the deficit projected in this report by $6.2 billion prior to the snapshot date for the Final Report of the Director, then a final order will be issued cancelling the sequester.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Initial Order for Emergency Deficit Control Measures for Fiscal Year 1990

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