Across-the-board federal budget cuts go into effect
Furlough
notices began arriving at federal agencies on Friday as the government
prepared to cope with automatic spending cuts required by the so-called
sequester, which went into effect hours after President Obama and
Republican leaders held another fruitless session at the White House. Read more on the sequester.
Follow the latest news and updates on the sequester here.
Follow the latest news and updates on the sequester here.
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#sequester - a big word meaning we blame others for our spending problems and cry when they tell us to stop.by Guy Lancour via twitter 2/25/2013 9:47:18 PM -
#sequester Way to know that the sequester is really a GOOD thing for the country as a whole?? By the vociferousness of the left! Bring it!by Paul Ronald Lusk via twitter 2/25/2013 9:47:34 PM -
With A Glassy Glare @SpeakerBoehner tells #PBO U got U'r Tax Increase ..#Republicans 2B on losing end of #sequester. http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/25/17090408-you-got-your-tax-increase-boehner-tells-obama-as-sequester-staring-contest-continues?liteby MIPooh via twitter 2/25/2013 9:47:45 PM -
Obama’s fanciful claim that Congress ‘proposed’ the sequester http://wapo.st/R3Am6y Only 4 days away, let's revisit the facts. #Sequesterby JoseReyes858 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:47:51 PM -
This definitely puts the #sequester in new light http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/12804-sequestration-cuts-in-perspective?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterby jo_ro716 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:00 PM -
Lawmakers Return from Yet Another Vacation & See No #Sequester Compromise in Sight | Conservative Byte http://shar.es/j2Tls via @sharethisby mclean_2 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:05 PM -
FACT: More than 800,000 defense employees will be forced to take unpaid leave if Congress doesn't stop impending #SEQUESTER. #JobsNotCuts”by mdswvguy via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:09 PM -
Shorter #GOP : Fuck you, fuck you America! We're taking the ball and going home if you don't let us win. Childish pigs #sequester #topprogby SpaceCheef via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:12 PM -
Another reminder that the Super Duper Committee failed 15 months ago & Senate Dems have never put a #sequester alternative up for a vote.by MarkdKelly2 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:27 PM -
The right thing to do about #Sequester let #GOP fall on their swords - keep defense cuts - adopt #FAIRTAXCODEUSA & solve #GreatRecessionJobsby MMBJackMcCarr via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:29 PM -
Does anyone really believe @SpeakerBoehner @GOPLeader & @GOPWhip's idea that closing loopholes for the wealthy will tank economy? #Sequesterby yvonison via twitter 2/25/2013 9:48:40 PM -
FACT: #JobsNotCuts #sequester will cause 98% of Americans to start eating salad dressing instead of mayonnaise.by Marty via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:17 PM -
“@KQEDnews: What #sequester might mean for CA http://ow.ly/i20KA” #SOMA #SFMayor NEEDS parks+TOILETS+walk&bikeways+#owls+#Transpo @SFBoSby MidmarketGreen via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:27 PM -
FACT: #JobsNotCuts #sequester will force you to cook and clean for that snooty asshole that lives up the street and drives that fancy car.by Marty via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:28 PM
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2 #Sequester facts…Obama Chief of Staff Jack Lew was the architect of plan & "cuts" are really spending increase reductions yr over yr #tcotby Michael4Tune via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:28 PM -
Too Funny! :)@Rockprincess818: #Sequester Eve #Party! #RSVP #Prince #Obama and #Hitler the only ones I know who have their own #Symbols :oby CON_vert via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:35 PM -
Can't bring myself to read about the #sequester.by Matthew Santy via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:42 PM -
Funny how pointing out facts causes followers of a certain political leaning to stop following me. #canthandlethetruth #sequesterby kjtreier via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:42 PM -
In DC? Join @hamiltonproj tomorrow to hear new ways to #RethinkTheBudget & look out for new budget book: http://ow.ly/i2vOE #sequesterby BrookingsInst via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:42 PM -
American's need to hold the #Republicans in Congress accountable for not stopping #Sequestration. #UniteBlue #p2by Richrd42 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:43 PM -
#JobsNotCuts ... Oh! Yes,remember during debate w/Romney when the prez said #sequester wouldn't happen? Huh? Remember that??by Sr4liberty via twitter 2/25/2013 9:51:45 PM -
#GOP, #Sequester = #Austerity & in #EUROPE its left #CITIES in #FLAMES, maybe here it will lead @RNC #CONGRESS #OUT! @AP @DNC @DGA #GAY @WPby mdswvguy via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:11 PM
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Story by @NKingofDC in @WSJ on #sequestration that mentions Gov @PatMcCroryNC: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323884304578324703812624978.html #NCPOLby RickyDiazNC via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:20 PM -
"@pari_passu: How Austerity Stifled The British Economy In Three Charts: http://j.mp/13bkOba #p2 #p21 #sequester" Austerity is 4rich onlyby heavyde65 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:34 PM -
Butchering, drastic, draconian, heavy handed. Shut.up. #Sequestrationby vwjosie via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:39 PM -
“@wbalradio: @GovernorOMalley Meets With @BarackObama on #Sequester Owe'Malley will save Md! Douchebagby The Inspector via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:46 PM -
Jack Lew set up #sequester plan as a hammer against GOP in debt ceiling negotiations…the plan is signed, sealed, & delivered by BHO #tcotby Michael4Tune via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:50 PM
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FACT: #JobsNotCuts #sequester means republicans want to sell your children to the zoo for meat.by Marty via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:51 PM
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The left has a hard time grasping the difference between cuts in actual spending and cuts in projected spending increases. #sequesterby Brittany via twitter 2/25/2013 9:52:56 PM -
5 days to #sequestration armageddon. Will cuts seriously strain the #supplychain? http://ow.ly/i2wfo @ebnonline #logisticsby bfuller9 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:04 PM -
The president and the @WhiteHouse seem to forget the #sequestration was their idea! #JobsNotCutsby Charles Weatherwax via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:08 PM -
Poor government workers. The #GOP in Congress act like the #sequester and the mandatory furloughs caused by it are no big deal. #failby 9YrsofCollege via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:28 PM -
#Sequestration will not be real till Obama has a "hide your kids, hide your wife" presser.by bradcundiff via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:37 PM -
according to the white house #sequestration will cut funding to the national drug and intelligence agency.. which doesnt even exist anymoreby Mike Hupp via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:43 PM -
4 Innovative Budget Fixes That No One is Talking About @adamjutha #GBAF #Sequester http://tmblr.co/ZwTXBte-7a9Aby VivaRoosevelt via twitter 2/25/2013 9:53:55 PM -
The #Sequester's only $85Billion in cuts from what will be spent, imagine the struggle when DC wont be able to #borrow $1Trillion/yr anymoreby blarkansan via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:02 PM -
Whatdifferencedoesitmake if #Sequester happens, we can't even defend our own in Benghaziby Kevin J via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:04 PM -
DIMWIT review re #sequester: Budget Control Act of 2011 passed by Congress (#GOP House & obstructionist GOP Senate) Only Congress can fix!by b10mtrk via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:14 PM -
& campgrounds if #sequestration kicks in. Wonder what affects it will have on climbing access? http://ow.ly/i2wnB #climb (2)by John McCauley via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:15 PM -
.@MaxineWaters If that's true then why did @BarackObama endorse it? Tell the truth, Dems created the #sequester #TGDNby shovelridr via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:34 PM -
What does #sequester mean?by ΛVONDRÉ MΛLIK via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:38 PM -
#sequester will happen cus progressive dems #dont want to #make responsible cuts/reforms on #anything @GlennBeck @TheBlazeTV #Teaparty #Tcotby bakerlarry84 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:43 PM -
"@pari_passu: How Austerity Stifled The British Economy In Three Charts: http://j.mp/13bkOba #p2 #p21 #sequester" Austerity doesn't workby heavyde65 via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:44 PM
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#CutsNotTaxes will save 1,006,315 #jobs from the harmful #sequester cuts! #ShowUsYourCutsby In the Pentagon via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:49 PM -
Sequester could have big impact on Coast Guard, Diligence http://www.wwaytv3.com/2013/02/25/sequester-could-have-big-impact-coast-guard-diligence #uscg #ilm #wway #brunsco #congress #sequesterby WWAY via twitter 2/25/2013 9:54:56 PM