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Pentagon cuts furloughs to 11 days

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:27:32 GMT

The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year.

Camp Lejeune cancels July 4 fireworks

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:49 GMT

The July 4 fireworks show at Camp Lejeune is the latest victim of the federal budget cuts.

Navy: Jets will stay in flight, for now

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:56:09 GMT

Navy officials told WAVY.com several carrier air wings have been spared closure due to sequestration, at least for the time being.

No sequester furloughs at State Department

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State Department says it will not have to force any of its employees to take unpaid leave.

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:44 GMT

Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short answer: They just don't trust their leaders in government.

Congress approves bill to end airport delays

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:21:30 GMT

Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.

Fact check: Did FAA have to furlough controllers?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:36:24 GMT

The FAA has no choice but to cut $637 million as its share of $85 billion in automatic, government-wide spending cuts that must be achieved by the end of the federal budget year on Sept. 30.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Furlough causes minimal delays at ORF

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:08:03 GMT

Mandatory furloughs for air traffic controllers across the country caused minor delays at Norfolk International Airport Thursday.

Flight delays pile up amid budget cuts

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:16:54 GMT

Normally, there are 10 air traffic controllers at a regional facility handling arrivals for Los Angeles International Airport. On Sunday night, there were just seven, according to Mike Foote, a local union president with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. A low layer of clouds late compounded the situation.