“The spending cuts, also known as the “sequester,” are a direct result of a long push by conservatives to take the nation’s economy hostage in order to secure massive, harmful spending cuts.” These cuts will devastate our economy and could put us into another recession. Instead of working together to fix the problem, members of Congress are busy trying to position themselves to not take the blame for the fall.
The Impact of the Sequester on Communities Across America - Center for American Progress
Instead of fixing the problems of our country, the far Right continues to manufacture fiscal problems. These cuts will slash thousands of workers’ wages, deny educational opportunities to our children, and will even increase travel times as The Federal Aviation Administration's budget will be cut.
The US sequester: your essential guide to the looming spending cuts - The Guardian
Are you ready for another recession? Times are tough enough already for hard-working Americans. Why is Washington trying to make it even harder on us?
Obama warns looming sequester would devastate economy - MSNBC
