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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Military policy officials and local chamber members allocate base-preservation funding amid federal spending reductions.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  South Carolina Republicans say impending across-the-board federal spending cuts will devastate the state's military bases and the South Carolina economy.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  South Carolina leaders are hoping to avoid a potential defense dilemma that could be caused by billions of dollars in defense cutbacks next year. The reductions are linked to $1.2 trillion in cuts to help reduce the nation's debt.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Obama calling for 'balanced' effort to reduce deficits, eyes changes in Medicare, tax hikes