Cincy

Opponents of the federal sequestration cuts are planning a rally today, outside the VA hospital on Vine Street. The effort’s being led by a government employees union and an activist organization. The spending reductions that started this month are scheduled to affect the defense and domestic discretionary programs equally. Recent Stories: Cincinnati Police Searches For […]

National

Government data finds that more than 11 million african-americans are still out of the workforce. The congressional black caucus warns that sequestration will further reduce public-sector jobs, where african-americans are heavily concentrated. The CBC also says cuts to unemployment benefits, workforce development, housing, and health and human services programs will heavily impact minorities in struggling […]

Politics

The package of automatic federal budget cuts is looming with Ohio being one of the states affected. The White House released a report yesterday, detailing the impact of sequestration on the state. More than 65 million dollars in federal funds would be cut to the state of Ohio. Recent Stories: Man Falls to His Death […]