OMB Tells Agencies To Intensify Sequestration Plans, Warns Of Furloughs If Cuts Take Effect

Federal agencies should intensify efforts to identify how they would cut back spending if the sequestration goes into effect March 1, the White House Office of Management Budget told agencies this week, adding that agencies should use any flexibility to minimize impacts to their core missions and identify operational challenges that could raise life, safety or health concerns as they continue to plan for the across-the-board cuts.