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Yesterday at 3:17 PM  Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials have released a statement as an update to potential furloughs.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has issued a statement in response to the Secretary of Defense's press conference on furloughs.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Friday, April 26, 2013  Congress has easily approved legislation ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to pass the county’s proposed balanced budget for 2013.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has approved a motion to raise ambulance fees within the county.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; After Tuesday's Ben Hill Board of Commissioners meeting, officials will begin making appropriations for a reduction in the county's workforce.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Like many areas across the country, Ben Hill County is facing a financial crunch. County commissioners have to take drastic measures to keep the county afloat.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  It looks like Dougherty County employees will not have to take any unpaid holidays this next fiscal year.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Updated with video; Good news coming from the Dougherty County Finance meeting Monday--Phoebe Putney is cutting the cost of its health services they provide to indigent jail inmates.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Chairman Jeff Sinyard hopes to make the next fiscal year easier on county employees by trying to reduce three furlough days down to zero.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Unfortunately, Dougherty County employees may have to take nine furlough days in the next fiscal year.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Schools System Finance and Personnel Committee met early Tuesday morning to discuss the budget.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; The CRCT investigation involving the Dougherty County School System will soon get some answers with evidence being sent to Albany officials.