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Bernie Sanders: “I think that was a serious mistake. These arbitrary, across-the-board budget cuts are damaging the economy.”

On the recordMay 18, 2015
I think that was a serious mistake. These arbitrary, across-the-board budget cuts are damaging the economy.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Criticizing budget cuts and their impact on vulnerable populations.

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