Lawmakers tighten belts amid automatic budget cuts
Congress pursues smaller budgets as automatic sequester cuts bite. House officials push 11 percent cuts to committee budgets. members endure travel reductions and fewer staff while security gates slow access and lawmakers debate frugality versus constituent service.
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B-2 Mission Cost 2.1 Million For Korea Exercise
The Air Force says two nuclear capable B-2 bombers cost 2.1 million dollars for a training flight over South Korea. Global Strike Command notes 75 hours of flight time for the mission included a 6500 mile round trip from Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri to a South Korean island range. Defense Secretary Hagel framed the drills with South Korea as routine. North Korea threatened nuclear strikes on Washington and Seoul.
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Business labor near deal on low skilled immigration program
Senate negotiators report progress as AFL-CIO and Chamber of Commerce move toward final agreement on wages and details of a new low skilled labor program. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says parties are closer than ever and optimistic of a final settlement. An accord would enable a bipartisan Senate group to unveil sweeping immigration legislation the week of April 8.
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Unemployment improves in 22 states in February
The Labor Department reports unemployment fell in 22 states in February while rates rose in 12 and held steady in 16. National rate dropped to 7.7 percent, a four-year low, as employers add about 200,000 jobs monthly since November. Florida decreased to 7.7 percent. Nevada tied for highest at 9.6 percent, down from 11.8 percent a year ago.
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