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DCBob

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6. Yes, Republicans have some incentive to work out a deal on sequestration.

Reply to PrMaine (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 10:14 AM

Nov 2012

If inacted, this will have major effects on DoD and their contractors who are key constituents of the GOP.

Best bet is that they kick the can down the road and just vote to delay it.

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