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Army Family Programs Would be Cut Under Sequestration
Childcare and family support programs will be reduced under sequestration, the Army's chief of staff told members of Congress.

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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
Childcare and family support programs will be reduced under sequestration, the Army's chief of staff told members of Congress.

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