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Budget Cuts Border Security, Immigrant Detention

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:46:08 +0000

PHOENIX (AP) — Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been released by the Obama administration due to budget pressures. Officials have also scaled back border agent hours, drug patrols and staffing at border crossings — all during the peak illegal border-crossing season

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Budget Cuts Hurt Trade Policy, Official Says

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:46:53 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The administration's top trade official says budget cuts are making it more difficult to negotiate new trade deals and enforce existing ones.

Demetrios Marantis, the acting U

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Obama, Top Lawmakers To Meet Friday On Budget Cuts

Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:10:32 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will meet Friday with congressional leaders to discuss what to do about $85 billion in mandatory spending cuts.

The top Democrat and Republican in both the House and Senate will attend

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U-W Requests Faculty Pay Raises [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:31:06 +0000

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees is asking for $5.3 Million in annual pay raises for faculty. Amy Richards has a report. A new study from Children's Mercy Hospitals and clinics finds that 83 percent of parents think social media makes a positive contribution to their children's development despite the risks. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Governor Mead Cuts Proposed Budget [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:05:27 +0000

Governor Matt Mead is proposing cuts to the state budget proposal he submitted to state legislators in December. Doug Randall reports. The U. S. Department of Agriculture Friday announced a proposed rule that would modernize the country’s poultry slaughter inspection system by shifting toward a more prevention-oriented format. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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ACLU Says Wyoming Needs Juvenile Court System [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:05:01 +0000

The Executive Director of Families USA says proposed cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs would have a devastating effect on affordable healthcare for many families. The ACLU says Wyoming needs a Juvenile Court System, Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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