SPECIAL REPORT

The Fiscal 2013 Budget

President Barack Obama unveiled his federal budget on February 13, 2012.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Budget crisis: A chance to improve, not dismantle, government?

May 7 Maryland lawmaker says Democrats would shield workforce from further cuts.

Panetta, Dempsey refute GOP claims of budget dissenters

April 17 Lawmakers had suggested senior military leaders don't support Obama’s 2013 budget.

Lawmakers, generals, budgets. . . and lies?

March 29 The chasm between Republicans, Democrats, and military over defense cuts goes on full display.

Republican budget proposal a political document

March 20 Plan offers few details on which 'wasteful' programs and agencies would be cut.

Fiscal stalemate will drag on into 2013, analyst forecasts

March 8 Budget expert tells technology industry that lawmakers will ‘kick the can down the road.’

Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce

March 2 Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance.

CDC cuts could harm biodefense efforts

March 2 Proposed budget reductions would hit state and local readiness programs.

Obama would restore recent cuts in IRS budget

February 14 Agency and union argue new hires bring in more revenue.

Obama budget seeks savings via management reforms

February 13 Investments in research and green technology are coupled with consolidation and data-based evaluations.

House budget chairman puts emphasis on spending cuts

February 13 Democrats fail to take fiscal instability seriously, says Paul Ryan, R-Wis.