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National Governors Association 2013 Winter Meeting opening session is presided by Chairman Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware, standing at podium, in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. States are grappling with a wave of uncertainty from Washington and facing the potential of spending cuts from the so-called "sequester" as they try to climb out of tough economic conditions. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

PHOENIX -- If Congress can't reach a deal by Friday, automatic spending cuts known as sequester will start to kick in.

A new report released by the White House has a list of federal cuts that Arizona will face this year, including:

• Nearly $30 million for teachers and schools, putting 360 jobs at risk, cutting 1,000 kids from Head Start and reducing aid to 3,600 college students.

• Cutting funding to military operations in Arizona by nearly $50 million

• Cutting funding to protect air and water quality by more than $2 million.

See the full report here.

Christina Estes, Reporter

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    OneWonders wrote...
    It's so weird
    February 25, 2013 12:13 pm
    that the White House blames Republicans for everything.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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    gilbert armenta wrote...
    Politics aside
    February 25, 2013 12:47 pm
    Congress is a joke, BOTH parties. What's even more disgusting is that 90% of these do nothing losers will be reelected. WE, the american people, have gotten what we've voted for. I don't blame dems or republicans, i blame the people. To stupid to know when they are being duped. HOW THE HECK do you have a low teen's approval rating and STILL GET YOUR JOB??? They are a reflection of us...
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    Steve wrote...
    Gilbert I'm right there with you, but you forgot
    February 25, 2013 2:07 pm
    one more person that needs equal blame and that's the President of the United States. He is the "leader" of this Nation and he has NOT lead in this area. He has spent his time throwing Congress and the GOP separately under the bus. He created this, both sides agreed and now he is distancing himself from any responsibility. He also isn’t helping with the fabricated fear mongering.
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    OneWonders wrote...
    Right on Gilbert
    February 25, 2013 2:10 pm
    and Steve.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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    Steve wrote...
    In related news, Biden was at it again
    February 25, 2013 8:05 pm
    In remarks today at the White House, Vice President Joe Biden said that "Americans don't have the same economic worries they did when President Barack Obama came into office." Let the disconnect continue.
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    yrreta wrote...
    "Americans don't have the same economic
    February 26, 2013 4:41 am
    worries they did when President Barack Obama came into office." He's right. My income decreased by 50% from the his first election to now. So now I have a whole new set of worries because of lower income. Thanks for the change.
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    USCitizen wrote...
    Steve...
    February 26, 2013 5:08 am
    Binden is correct in some ways... Americans do not have the SAME fears, the current adminsitration gave of many NEW fears.
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    Steve wrote...
    I'm willing to bet that Obama
    February 26, 2013 6:00 am
    has put the word out to make things as bad as they can to show that sequestration indeed is devastating. Obama is a fear monger. Planes are going to fall from the sky, nuclear weapons will not be secure, illegal will spill over the border (they already do), people won’t be able to eat, and everyone will be out of a job. No this is Obama just wanting to spend more money and he’ll do anything to get the money even if it means lying to the public which he has done from day one.

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