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Govt. sets record deficit in February
The Washington Times
The federal government recorded its worst monthly deficit in history in February, according to a preliminary report Wednesday from the Congressional Budget Office that said the deficit in fiscal year 2012 is already more than half a trillion dollars. Read
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House faces March 31 deadline on road, infrastructure bill
The Washington Times
House Republicans are rushing to rewrite their massive $260 billion transportation bill ahead of an end-of-March deadline to keep federal highway and infrastructure programs funded. Many Republicans balked at the initial measure, as some called it an egregious example of government overspending while others complained it cut too much from favored projects in their districts. Read
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Obama Says ‘Modest’ Measures Needed to Trim U.S. Budget Deficit
Bloomberg
President Barack Obama told a group of business executives that the U.S. can avoid extreme measures to trim the deficit while still meeting the nation’s need to bolster education and rebuild infrastructure. Read
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Fort Bragg's hospital experiences budget cuts
News 14 Charlotte - 10 hours ago
...page. FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Workers at Fort Bragg's hospital must take unpaid time off because of federal budget cuts. The furloughs come as the defense department deals with big spending cuts from the sequester. Womack Army Medical Center will close the outpatient... Read More
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New Newspaper Contributors for 06/18/2013
Creators Syndicate - 1 hour ago...you have to kick it again. Congress kicked the can Jan. 1 when it passed tax increases and spending cuts to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Then Congress kicked it again in February, "suspending" the $16.4 trillion debt ceiling until May 19, during which time the... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Central Telegraph - 30 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Ipswich Advertiser - 25 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Mackay Daily Mercury - 30 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Noosa News - 38 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Gladstone Observer - 25 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Coffs Coast Advocate - 24 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Ballina Shire Advocate - 22 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Reporter - 40 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Clarence Valley Daily Examiner - 54 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Northern Star - 35 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Queensland Times - 50 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Gold Coast Mail - 36 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Gympie Times - 53 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Toowoomba Chronicle - 52 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Whitsunday Times - 42 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Caboolture News - 53 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
Byron Shire News - 1 hour ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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NSW facing budget deficit of almost $2 billion
The Northern Record Echos - 47 minutes ago
...reduce the impacts of electricity costs. Released a day after the IPART outlined further cuts to power prices in coming years, the budget brought some good news for those struggling under the pressure of rising power bills. However, the budget did not outline... Read More
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