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As summer approaches, sequestration threatens holiday fun
Budget cuts will take a toll on Memorial Day, July 4th events, organizers say; national parks face limited hours and reduced staff
OnMay 25, 7:00 AM /54Comments
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Pelosi ties bridge collapse to sequester
Though Washington bridge collapse was result of an overloaded truck, Democratic leader ties it to budget cuts
OnMay 24, 4:31 PM /48Comments
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U.S. Park Police to terminate sequester furloughs
The force, which patrols national parklands, offset sequester costs with saved funds
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Sequester furloughs force near-shutdown of four agencies
Automatic spending cuts force most employees at four federal agencies - roughly five percent of federal workforce - to take unpaid holiday on Friday
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IRS scandal highlights leadership vacancies
Vacancies in presidentially-appointed positions leave agencies like the IRS without political accountability
OnMay 21, 6:00 AM /38Comments
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Obama mourns "shortage of common sense in Washington"
During speech at fundraiser, the president avoided mentioning recent controversies but knocked Washington's tendency "to put politics ahead of policy"
OnMay 19, 5:28 PM /40Comments
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Sequester furloughs to shut IRS down for five days
IRS won't pay employees during the furloughed days, which occur throughout the summer
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Defense Dept. poised to ease sequestration impacts
Defense Secretary expected to trim civilian furlough days, add exemptions
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Republicans push for special Benghazi committee
Almost two-thirds of House Republicans think there should be a special committee to continue investigations into the Benghazi attack
OnMay 14, 12:00 PM /31Comments
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Lawmakers see "signs of hope" in jobs numbers
Democrats and Republicans acknowledge slow economic growth while giving standard spin to push their respective agendas
OnMay 03, 10:51 AM /21Comments
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Poll: 59% of Americans unhappy about Senate gun vote
Overwhelming majority of Americans support universal background checks for gun buyers, path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
OnMay 01, 6:30 PM /808Comments
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Obama signs bill ending FAA furloughs
The furloughs, which stemmed from the sequester cuts implemented in March, are being ended to avert more flight delays
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Poll: Most say sequester has not impacted them
CBS News poll shows two months after the sequester kicked in, Americans are split about the scope of its effects
OnMay 01, 7:00 AM /70Comments
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Obama: Not my job to get Congress to "behave"
Sequestration has "slowed our growth," president says, but Congress is responsible for fixing it
OnApril 30, 11:53 AM /124Comments
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Senate passes amended FAA furlough bill, fixing typo
Bill easing FAA furloughs had an error, so the Senate passed a new one
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FAA furlough fix will make sequester worse
John Dickerson: Congress' fast fix for ending the FAA furlough represents yet another round of short-term thinking
OnApril 30, 6:00 AM /13Comments
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FAA: Air traffic system back to full staffing soon
Agency announces suspension of employee furloughs in anticipation of Obama signing bill held up by congressional typo
OnApril 27, 2:16 PM /20Comments
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Flight delay spat renews sequester war
Both parties use weekly address to claim validation in budget fight after bill limiting FAA furloughs sails through Congress
OnApril 27, 10:12 AM /53Comments
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FAA furlough fix "good news" but "a band aid," W.H. says
A bill shuffling money around to avert the effects of the sequester for the FAA awaits the president's signature
OnApril 26, 12:37 PM /39Comments
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Senate OKs bill ending air traffic controller furloughs
House expected to take it up Friday as flight delays mount; Hurry-up measure lets FAA transfer funds to get around the sequester-related furloughs
OnApril 25, 9:13 PM /46Comments
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Holder: No furloughs at Justice Department
U.S. attorney general says he will be able to avoid furloughs because of additional money in the recently enacted legislation
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White House is "open to looking at" FAA furlough fix
The WH signaled it would consider a bill that would end FAA furloughs blamed for flight delays
OnApril 24, 5:46 PM /21Comments
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FAA: Sequester cuts "bad" but we've got no choice
Amid grumblings about transportation delays, FAA says it's prioritizing safety over efficiency
OnApril 24, 11:56 AM /55Comments
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Amid FAA furloughs, Dems, GOP revive sequester blame game
Republicans and Democrats in Washington are rushing to point fingers as budget cuts begin to mount airport delays
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How FAA cuts may affect your travel plans
A closer look at airlines most affected by cuts, how measures are already impacting travel, and how airlines and pilots are attempting to delay furloughs
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Control tower cutbacks could keep passengers waiting
Federal budget cuts force FAA employees to take an unpaid day off every other week, likely leading to delays
OnApril 21, 7:22 PM /13Comments
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Airlines, pilots sue FAA over furloughs
Sequester-related furloughs are set to kick in on Sunday; industry says FAA should find other ways to deal with budget cuts
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Is there any hope for a bipartisan climate change bill?
Some calling for congressional action on climate change are holding out hope that some conservatives could eventually join the cause
OnApril 18, 6:00 AM /33Comments
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Too early? Politics creeps into Boston Marathon aftermath
Left and right launch game of political chicken in 24 hours following twin bombings at race
OnApril 17, 5:45 AM /89Comments
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Obama to raise upper-income seniors' Medicare premiums
The plan would create five new income brackets to squeeze more revenue for the government from the top tiers of retirees
OnApril 12, 9:06 PM /156Comments
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White House has started sending furlough notices
As a result of the sequester, the White House, the VP's office and other Executive Office components are furloughing workers
OnApril 10, 6:21 PM /24Comments
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Obama touts budget plan, GOP says it's not serious
The president belatedly unveiled his budget blueprint but ultimately it will only amount to being fodder in a larger debate
OnApril 10, 11:58 AM /20Comments
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With major issues on tap, Obama continues GOP outreach
The budget, gun control and immigration are on the menu as he hosts Republican senators for dinner at the White House
OnApril 10, 6:14 AM /13Comments
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Two months late, Obama's budget proposal irks both sides
A deeper look at what the president's proposing as lawmakers ready for the first full budget battle in years
OnApril 10, 6:00 AM /86Comments
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Obama: My budget is not "ideal," it's a "compromise"
In weekly addresses, president pushes budget ahead of Wednesday unveiling; Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback touts GOP state-level reforms
OnApril 06, 10:48 AM /119Comments
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Experts predict harsh 2013 hurricane season
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The sequester: A Q&A
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What will happen if the sequester takes place?
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Sequester threatens exhibits at National Zoo
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Sequester cuts would be a "catastrophe" for DOD civilians
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Economic impact of sequester cuts
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Job loss warnings ahead of sequester
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Sequester cuts could hurt food inspections
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Sequester cuts threaten Sandy relief
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Sequestration poses threat to government agency budgets
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