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Rubén Hinojosa: The sequester is totally unnecessary and illustrates a lack of political courage by Members of Congress.

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
The sequester is totally unnecessary and illustrates a lack of political courage by Members of Congress.
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Rubén Hinojosa
Texas

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Hinojosa criticizes the sequester cuts for threatening economic growth.

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