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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Saginaw public safety volley is continuing. Both sides releasing information concerning a lack of cooperation. This time the city released information to NBC25's Josh Marshall, quoting the police union about meetings between the parties being an inefficient use of time.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Saginaw city council members are getting their first look at the line-by-line city budget. It’s a budget that continues to change as the public safety unions look for ways to save jobs.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Monday, March 11, 2013  The sequester axe is being felt nation wide for current and aspiring college students. Prior to the mandatory budget cuts military veterans could take advantage of 100 percent tuition as well as additional funding.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Upcoming layoffs are forcing the Saginaw Fire Department to make more cuts. The fire department says with fewer firemen, less space is needed to house them.

Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

Friday, February 22, 2013  The city manager of Saginaw responds to a call for his firing

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Congressman Dan Kildee is wrapping up a four day tour through the fifth congressional district, which includes stops in Bay City and Saginaw.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  18 police officers and 15 firemen are being laid off in Saginaw. Notices of the layoffs are being made February first and the positions eliminated July 1st. City manager Darnell Earley remains confident the city will be protected.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Schools are back in session for most after the holiday weekend. Some students in Flint Community School District are seeing a major change of scenery following the closure of several Flint schools.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Saginaw will cut 21 public safety officials after a new budget was passed on Monday.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Flint emergency financial manager Michael Brown will present the 2013 budget on Monday in a city council meeting at Flint City Hall.

Monday, February 27, 2012  NASA's 20-year focus on Mars looking fuzzier as space agency changes course, axes flights