U.S. Congressman Dennis Ross

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  • 02.13Ross Reacts to State of the Union Address

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  • 02.12What is the sequester?

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  • 02.12Ross Calls for Targeted Cuts that Eliminate Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

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  • 02.07Ross and Gingrey Introduce Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Dollars from Being Used for Union Activities

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  • Ross Responds to the President's State of the Union Address

  • Ross Meets with Members of Florida Citrus Mutual

  • Ross Calls for Targeted Cuts that Eliminate Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

  • Ways My Office Can Assist You

  • Ross Tours New Tampa Port Authority

  • Ross Visits Schools in Lakeland and Bartow

  • Ross Hosts Town Hall Meetings in Lakeland and Temple Terrace

  • Ross Speaks on Floor Regarding the Budget

  • Ross Introduces Tax Simplefication Bill - Close Loopholes, Lower Rates, Grow the Economy

  • Too Much Waste. Time to Start Cutting.

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DENNIS’ BLOG

What is the sequester?

February 12, 2013

On March 1, 2013 the sequester is set to kick in. But what is the sequester and how will it affect the people in Florida? What is the sequester and what programs are affected? “Sequester” just means a general cut in government spending. This proposed sequester set to take place March 1st cuts $42.7 billion in both defense and non-defense budgets. The White House Office of Management and Budget is tasked with administering these across-the-board cuts so that each “program, project, or activity” ...

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