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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Right now, we are seeing how the indiscriminate and irresponsible cuts from sequestration are hurting our economy.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine highlights the negative effects of sequestration on the economy.

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