Massive federal spending cuts are set to kick in within hours. The automatic
cuts – known as sequestration in Washington-speak – are certain to affect Vermonters, including civilian defense employees in the Vermont
National Guard.
The possibility of new budget cuts from Washington could cause enormous problems with Vermont’s budget for next year. The threat of sequestration
cuts comes at a time when the House Appropriations committee is trying to
finalize its budget plan for next year.