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Program Cuts, Agency-by-Agency
A list of federal programs and initiatives that would lose some or all of their funding in fiscal 2011 and beyond under Obama's budget plan.
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Some nonsecurity agencies see slight budget boosts
The Education, Energy and Transportation departments are among those slated for small increases in fiscal 2011, despite the discretionary spending freeze.
Defense
Gates sacks F-35 manager, withholds Lockheed payments
Defense chief has expressed frustration over projected cost increases and schedule delays.
Defense
Defense chief continues push to 'rebalance' U.S. military forces
Department's QDR proposes little change in the existing units and capabilities of the four armed services.
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Presidential Sins
Because of a trio of mistakes by Obama, Democrats' hold on Congress is increasingly precarious.
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From Nextgov.com: Obama budget proposal counts on IT to save millions
Enterprise software licenses, turning off computers at night and eliminating paper check stubs among ways to try to make a dent in a record $1.6 trillion deficit.
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Interior plan reduces travel, IT spending
Department proposal calls for significant budget cuts, but would boost investment in renewable energy, climate change initiatives.
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Administration outlines performance management strategy
Budget includes agency-identified, high-priority performance goals for the first time.
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Stimulus funded nearly 600,000 jobs in late 2009, recipients report
Grants accounted for most of the spending and employment opportunities, but contracts also played a part, according to the latest statistics.
Defense
Obama seeks increase in Defense spending
Administration requests $548.9 billion for the department's base budget -- a 3.4 percent boost over fiscal 2010 enacted levels -- and $159.3 billion to pay for the wars.
Defense
House GOP leader willing to look for Defense cuts
The Pentagon should not get a pass as administration officials and lawmakers look for places to trim spending, Rep. John Boehner says.
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Democrats see key ingredients for passage of 2011 budget
Challenge will be balancing spending to spur job growth with efforts to keep the deficit in check.
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Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget slashes 120 programs
Terminating or reducing funding for those programs would save more than $20 billion, White House officials say.
Defense
Defense review urges 'more and better' capabilities
Quadrennial assessment stresses need for more long-range strike aircraft and new technology, addresses military's relationship with the U.S. industrial base.
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Obama plans cuts in 120 programs
Move comes after the president in his State of the Union address proposed freezing nonsecurity discretionary spending for three years.
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From Nextgov.com: OPM kills plan to stop using SSNs as government employee identifiers
Agency and insurers said the proposal would have required them to create alternative federal IDs for a large number of internal and external databases.
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GSA moves closer to a permanent leader
Senate majority leader files motion to break hold on Martha Johnson’s nomination.
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Obama budget to seek $7 billion for nuclear stockpile
The request marks a $600 million increase over fiscal 2010 funding.
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Feds face steep challenges meeting new pollution targets
Agencies must submit detailed plans by June, describing how they will comply with greenhouse gas emissions standards.
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