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HiPointDem

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1. as i understand it, sequestration is what happens if congress can't agree about a budget deal in

Reply to Sadiedog (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2012, 07:01 AM

Oct 2012

january (a 'deficit reduction' plan) -- automatic cuts to every program.

of course, there's no reason this *needs* to happen, nor any reason it needs to happen in january. congress has just decided it *will* happen.

But there is no 'fiscal cliff' looming. It's a tactic to stampede the public.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021574892

it's not only head start: everything will get cut, across the board.

talking to other people, organizing yourselves to pressure legislators, use of media, etc.

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Sequestration and Head Start [View all] Sadiedog Oct 2012 OP

as i understand it, sequestration is what happens if congress can't agree about a budget deal in HiPointDem Oct 2012 #1

HiPointDem for your reply Sadiedog Oct 2012 #2

Fiscal Cliff skiptaylor Oct 2012 #3

Let`s hope! n/t Sadiedog Oct 2012 #4

Sadie... YvonneCa Oct 2012 #5

Thank you.Nt Sadiedog Jan 2013 #6