Sequestration Cuts to Higher Education Hurt U.S. Prosperity, Competitiveness

Congressional leaders face a critical deadline next week – they must reach a budget agreement by Dec. 13 or the next round of sequester cuts goes into effect, reducingvital government programs by billions of dollars for the second year in a row. Nothing less than our nation’s global competitiveness is on the line.

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By Communications staff, Washington State University

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