Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: An August recess for Congress means a budget deal needs to happen sooner rather than later.
Washington Roundup: What Is Sequestration?
Unless Congress can agree on a new budget before the deadline hits, funding for some government programs may be cut.
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