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On the recordApril 15, 2013
when it comes to helping the unemployed, our first and most immediate goal should be to find a sensible and balanced alternative to the budget cuts encompassed in the sequestration
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett emphasizes the need for balanced alternatives to budget cuts affecting unemployment.

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