Manhattan prosecutor says budget cuts will hurt

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Manhattan U.S. attorney says continuing budget cuts and hiring freezes in the justice system may force his office to make difficult decisions about which cases to pursue.

The New York Times says Preet Bharara made the remarks at a public hearing Monday organized by a lawyers group.

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