Sequestration's Havoc Hits Home
What's New
Budget cuts known as sequestration are reducing funding for programs ranging from Head Start and Meals on Wheels to the Department of Defense – though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be spared, thanks to quick action by Congress to stop flight delays. The important thing to understand is that sequestration is irresponsible budgeting – instead of passing a deliberated budget with the input of the American people, Congress is making indiscriminate cuts to federal spending. Lawmakers from both parties agree it's terrible policy, and yet they can't agree to repeal the cuts. Here are some resources to help you understand what's happening:
Sequestration's Havoc In Action
- Op/Ed: Useless Baggage: Congress's decision to exempt the FAA from sequestration but ignore the pain of middle-class and vulnerable Americans
- Blog Post: What Is Sequestration and How Will It Affect Me?
- Blog Post: Sequestration's Havoc
- A snapshot of sequestration's impact on select programs
Will Our 2014 Budget Reflect What Americans Want?
- Competing Visions: Side-by-side comparison of budget proposals from the president, House, Senate, and Congressional Progressive Caucus, plus comparisons to public opinion
- Details on President Obama's 2014 budget proposal
Federal Spending in Your State
- Use the Federal Priorities Database to see federal spending in your state and county
- See how much President Obama proposes spending in your state for a host of programs in fiscal 2014
Where Did Your Taxes Go?
- Tax Day 2013
- Your personalized Tax Receipt
Could Your Tax Dollars Be Better Spent?
- Use Trade-Offs to see what else your tax dollars could buy
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