Tag Archives: sequestration

• Decatur / News

  Decatur, Athens Mayors Brace For Sequestration

  ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) – The mayors of both Athens and Decatur tell us they’re watching the sequestration issue very closely….
• Decatur / Huntsville / News / Politics

  Madison Mayor Talks Sequestration Impact, Budget Adjustments

  MADISON, Ala.(WHNT)-Massive federal budget cuts that could put a hit on north Alabama’s economy are set to take effect on…
• News / Politics

  Bentley On Sequestration: Congress & President Must Find Workable Solution

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued this statement regarding sequestration and its potential impact on people across Alabama and the nation.
• Decatur / News / Politics

  White House Report Details Sequestration Impact on Alabama and Tennessee

  WASHINGTON (WHNT) -A White House news release that labels Republicans as unreasonable and stubborn is the latest volley in an…
• News / Politics

  NASA Officials Prepare For Sequestration Cuts

  REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) – With only seven days before sequestration cuts take effect, NASA is preparing to face devastating…
• Huntsville / News / Politics

  Huntsville Mayor Urges Citizens To Contact Congress About Sequestration

  (WHNT) – Federal budget cuts known as sequestration are scheduled to begin on March 1st. Those cuts will hit our…
• Decatur / Huntsville / News / Politics

  Local Leaders Converge On Nation’s Capital As Sequestration Looms

  WASHINGTON (WHNT) – A number of local leaders from north Alabama converged on the nation’s capital Thursday in an attempt…
• Huntsville / News / Politics

  Local Businesses Fear Domino Effect Of Sequestration Furloughs

  HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT)-Roughly 800,000 civilian defense employees from across America are preparing to face the reality of being told to stay…
• News / Politics / Shoals

  Sen. Sessions Talks Sequestration With Florence Educators

  FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – Educators describe the past several years as a roller coaster with state mandated proration cuts, and…
• Decatur / Huntsville / News

  Local Schools Face Potential Double Whammy From Sequestration

  MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – As the threat of sequestration continues to loom over north Alabama, local school systems are bracing for a…
• Huntsville / News / Politics

  Sequestration Takes Spotlight At Packed Town Hall

  MADISON, Ala.(WHNT)-Hundreds of people packed a town hall in Madison Monday night, with sequestration on the minds of many audience…