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On the recordJune 5, 2012
I believe under the agreement that was reached last year, if fully implemented, spending would be reduced by about $2 trillion, is that right?
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett discusses the impact of spending cuts agreed upon in Congress.

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