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Adam Smith: “It is clear that, so far, sequestration has failed to motivate Congress to adopt sound fiscal policy.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
It is clear that, so far, sequestration has failed to motivate Congress to adopt sound fiscal policy.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith critiques Congress's inability to address fiscal policy due to sequestration.

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