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A Lot of Activity has been Taking Place in the Nation's Capitol
Ahead of a two-week congressional recess, lawmakers cleared legislation (HR 933) this week that will fund the federal government through September 30, 2013. The measure adheres to the budget caps established by the 2011 Budget Control Act (BCA) and locks in most of the cuts under sequestration. It would set discretionary spending authority for the year at about $984 billion after the sequester is taken into account. This is down from $1.043 trillion in fiscal year 2012