Lawmakers Tighten Belts Amid Automatic Budget Cuts
Washington lawmakers face 85 billion in spending cuts this month while aides endure long office lines and reduced travel. Republicans push further cuts with an 11 percent cut to House committee budgets after earlier 8.2 percent reductions in personal office budgets. Representative Candice Miller argues leaders should sacrifice, as John Campbell notes reduced travel improves productivity.
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Alaska lawmaker under fire for racial slur
Rep. Don Young faced criticism for describing Hispanic migrant workers as wetbacks during a KRBD interview. The 79 year old Alaska Republican said he meant no disrespect and later sought to explain his remark. House Speaker Boehner called the comments offensive and demanded an immediate apology.
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