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On the recordDecember 1, 2014
Sequestration obviously would have a devastating impact on the defense budget and on the discretionary budget in general.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith emphasizes the negative effects of sequestration on defense and discretionary budgets.

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