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Is South Dakota Budget Dependent on Uncle Sam?

By Todd Epp March 11, 2014

(NPN) -- South Dakota politicians might want to think twice before calling for reduced federal spending and transfers to states.

According to a new study by the Pew Charitable Trusts, South Dakota is one of the states most reliant on federal moneys, with Uncle Sam providing nearly 45 percent of the state budget in fiscal year 2011

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The South Dakota National Guard is making plans for furloughs, should the automatic:"sequestration" be made. The cuts would happen if no agreement is reached between President Obama and Congress.
The South Dakota National Guard is making plans for furloughs, should the automatic:"sequestration" be made. The cuts would happen if no agreement is reached between President Obama and Congress.

Agencies Brace for Sequestration Cuts

By Gene Hetland February 22, 2013

Government agencies on every level are keeping an eye on Washington and watching to see if the so-called "sequestration" cuts are made.

Officials with the South Dakota National Guard say automatic spending cuts could force them to furlough 548 of the Guard's 918 full-time employees for one day a week for 22 weeks, beginning in late April, if the automatic cuts are made

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Congress and President Obama continue to work to avoid the "fiscal cliff" before the end of the year.
Congress and President Obama continue to work to avoid the "fiscal cliff" before the end of the year.

Over the Fiscal Cliff?

By Gene Hetland December 6, 2012

I'm the first to admit that I would make a lousy diplomat, and I wouldn't be much of a negotiator, either.

But are we going to go off the fiscal cliff?

And if we are, why?

President Obama and  Congress are supposed to be doing something about it, and it's not getting done

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