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Monday, March 25, 2013  Federal officials are assuring the public that the federal budget sequestration will not affect wait times at international bridges with Mexico during Semana Santa.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  From both sides, a House Republican plan to solve the debt crisis is coming under fire. It's being rejected by tea party activists. And Senate Democrats say it won't get a single Democratic vote there.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Rio Grande Valley experts and lawmakers spoke to Action 4 News about the looming federal budget crisis.

Friday, April 08, 2011  It's rare that you meet a soldier or military family who is disappointed in their nation and government, but this week it is a different story.

Friday, April 08, 2011  The Rio Grande Valley's Planned Parenthood clinics are expecting budget cuts and possibly having to close some locations due to looming federal budget cuts.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  The superintendent at Santa Rosa ISD held a closed door meeting at the high school library for 14 teachers whose jobs are on the line.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Employees with the U.S. Social Security Administration were outside the agency's Harlingen office on Wednesday hoping to convice lawmakers to prevent a federal government shutdown.