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calls, in-district visits, emails, and letters, Bread for the World members have voiced their
frustration to their senators and representatives about the consequences of sequestration and
the need for a budget deal that honors the values and commitments of our country.
At Bread for the World, we believe it is imperative that Congress fix sequestration with
something more sensible: a combination of revenue increases and responsible spending cuts
while protecting programs that effectively combat hunger and help people move out of poverty.
If we can succeed in replacing sequestration with a responsible and balanced plan that protects
vulnerable populations, perhaps then we will be able to convince our elected leaders to turn
their attention finally to helping all people in America and around the world achieve economic
security and freedom from hunger.
Amelia Kegan is a senior policy analyst in the government relations department at Bread for the World.
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SEQUESTRATION WENT INTO EFFECT IN MARCH 2013
Figure 1.4 Sequestration and Government Job Losses
State Government Employees
Federal Employees
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July 2013
September 2013
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (September 2013)
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