[ProPublica, Feb. 28th 2013, 3:24 p.m]
There’s been a lot of talk of the looming budget cuts that, without a last-minute deal, must go into effect by 11:59 p.m. ET tomorrow night. President Obama will meet with congressional leaders on Friday to discuss how to avoid the worst consequences of the sequester.
Definition
But, what is the sequester anyway, and how big is it?
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Here’s our quick graphic guide, from the budget terms you need to know, to how it could impact your home state.
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A Graphic Guide to the Sequester
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What now?
[Congress looks towards new March deadline]
With the sequestration cogs now turning, in the coming weeks Congress will turn its attention to its next budget deadline on March 27, when funding for the federal government is set to expire.
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/01/17150490-what-now-congress-looks-towards-new-march-deadline?lite
And, without a Continuing Resolution (CR) approved by Congress, the country could face a government shutdown in addition to the existing sequestration cuts.
Ann Miller RN MHA
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The Sequester
Learn all about the sequester and healthcare.
http://www.physiciansnews.com/2013/03/01/sequesters-effect-on-doctors-patients-health-care/?utm_source=3.1.13&utm_campaign=11713&utm_medium=email
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