As sequestration starts to kick in, its consequences continue to be felt: Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa launched an urgent appeal for more donations Monday, saying that a funding shortage could force it to drop 200 people from its roster of 1,200 seniors receiving home-delivered meals. …. Kraintz said the organization has been struggling…

Since sequestration came onto the horizon last year, the President has insisted it would harm the American people. And he has made this happen, by having White House tours cut instead of duplication, or funding protection for a pumpkin festival instead of cancer treatments. Next up on the list? The Smithsonian exhibits, the National Archives,…

As sequestration continues to take effect, the mainstream media is reporting claims of devastation among federal agencies. On Tuesday, CNN highlighted how the IRS’ budget cuts are allegedly harming the agency’s ability to conduct its duties properly: Budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service are causing long lines for the poor and elderly seeking free…

Yesterday, as the political world focused on Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) filibuster heard ‘round the world, the House passed its version of the Continuing Resolution to keep the government running until the end of the 2013 fiscal year (FY). The legislation, which passed with strong bipartisan support, deserves a mix of reactions. It included sequestration,…