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Postal workers plan rally in Colorado against cuts

by Associated Press Published: September 22,2011

Tags: budget cuts, Rally, United States Postal Service

Postal Service employees plan to rally at Colorado Springs City Hall and other Colorado communities next week to warn about the impact of proposed cuts. The Communications Workers of America Union’s Denver chapter says the rally on Tuesday is part of a national effort seeking support for congressional action to shore up the struggling agency. [...] [...]

Groups protest cuts to NASA, NOAA (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: July 14,2011

Tags: Aerospace Industries Association, budget cuts, congress, NASA, NOAA

The 2012 appropriations bill – still being debated in Congress – has substantial cuts both to NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, prompting calls of concern from aviation and aerospace groups. [...]

Colorado state budget might face more cuts (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: June 16,2010

Tags: budget cuts, Medicaid, State

Colorado might face still more budget cuts if the federal government doesn’t come through with additional money for Medicaid. The state was so sure Congress would pass a six-month extension of Medicaid help to the states, the $211 million was included in the budget. But now, political fortunes have changed and congressional Democrats are hesitant [...] [...]

City budget: The party’s over – turn out the lights (access required)

by John Hazlehurst Published: November 10,2009

Tags: budget cuts, City Council

 During a lengthy and sometimes contentious budget markup session yesterday, City Council gave tentative approval to multiple cost-cutting and revenue generating proposals aimed at balancing next year’s budget. The measures included: Turning off thousands of streetlights, and letting others go dark for estimated savings of $1.3 million. Eliminating the vendor fee that compensates merchants for [...] [...]

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