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Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Friday, April 26, 2013  An $875 million spending bill that includes $500 million extra for public schools heads for a major vote in the Texas Legislature

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A national advocacy group has given Oklahoma an "A-" grade for the ease of tracking the state's spending online. That's up from a "C+" last year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Efforts to avoid government shutdown move to Senate as Obama seeks talks on bigger budget deal

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  GOP seeks to smooth roughest cuts, avert government shutdown later this month

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Friday, March 01, 2013  Budget fight is limiting the Army's ability to train personnel, the Army's chief of staff said.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Broad government-wide spending cuts set to take effect Friday could slash an estimated $137 million in federal funding from education, health, environment and other programs in Oklahoma.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Texas House is expected to take up a supplemental spending bill to close a $4 billion budget deficit.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities