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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Sequester doesn't just affect defense by affecting the Department of Defense. The nondefense accounts, Department of Energy being one, that are affected by sequester also have a significant effect on our national security.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine points out the broader impacts of sequester on national security beyond defense.

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