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Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; Congress remains in a standoff on how to cut $85 billion dollars from the federal budget, should they not be able to reach a compromise by March 1st they face mandatory sequestration which will cut spending to federal programs across the board.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee to cut work force by 350, offering incentives to leave

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Progress scarce as debt limit impasse continues and potential government default looms

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Congress set to vote on cutting billions from budget before moving to larger spending fight

Thursday, April 07, 2011  A community forum was held today at the United Way to discuss potential cuts to the Community Development block Grant program.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Deficit commission to begin debate on co-chairs' plan, including Social Security benefit cuts