Friday, May 24 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:29:58 GMT
(CNN) - Furloughs are ending for the U.S. Park Police. The National Park Service released a statement saying it saved enough money to end the furloughs early. The park service director said the savingsMore >>
The National Park Service released a statement saying it saved enough money to end the furloughs early.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on FridayMore >>
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:47:20 GMT
(RNN) - The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP. In March the agency made the decision toMore >>
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-03-18 12:43:27 GMT
(RNN) – Will it or won't it? As people fill out their tax forms this year, they ponder whether or not the sequester will delay their anticipated refunds. The short answer is no, but that is by no meansMore >>
The sequester will not affect returns. However, the last-minute passing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act pushed back the start of tax season to Feb. 8.More >>
Saturday, March 2 2013 12:48 AM EST2013-03-02 05:48:05 GMT
(RNN) - Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions.Copyright 2013 RaycomMore >>
Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions. More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 7:03 AM EST2013-03-01 12:03:14 GMT
Is the sequestration scare an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy? More >>
One oft-cited study says sequestration cuts to military spending will cost about a million jobs and the nation's security will be compromised. But is that an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy?More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-02-28 21:01:52 GMT
(RNN) - With the destiny of Friday's sequester – the automatic spending cuts scheduled to go into effect – coming quickly, many Americans seem to not quite care or really understand what's going to happen. SequestrationMore >>
Sequestration has not gained the momentum on social media other government crises have. Some figure discussions will eventually end in a deal, some don't know what it is.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-02-28 20:12:08 GMT
Sorry for not responding. Here are some comments. You may use them if they suit your purposes. First, I would offer a disclaimer. The exact nature of the implications for specific fiscal actionsMore >>
An economist took time to answer questions about the impending sequester and the economy of the United States. More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:29 AM EST2013-02-28 16:29:48 GMT
(CNN) – The White House responded to veteran journalist Bob Woodward who said Wednesday he was threatened by a senior Obama administration official following his reporting on the White House's handlingMore >>
The White House has pushed back against journalist Bob Woodward's claim he was threatened via email.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-27 21:18:38 GMT
Some say the defense industry and military are exaggerating the impacts of sequestration. More >>
While the defense industry and the military will experience many job losses should the budget cuts go into effect on Friday, some say their numbers will not be as high as they claim.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:24 GMT
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:08:01 GMT
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns.More >>
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:00:13 GMT
(RNN) - Unlike their peers in the Senate who enjoy the luxury of 6-year job security, lawmakers in the House of Representatives must balance their legislative duties with the constant pressure of a 2-yearMore >>
Despite leaving Capitol Hill and working in other sectors, several former members of Congress are returning to pick up where they left off. More >>
