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Budget director John Nixon on impact of sequester on Michigan

Michigan State Budget Director, John Nixon.
Michigan State Budget Director, John Nixon.

With President Obama and Congress failing to come to a budget deal, automatic spending cuts have gone into effect. There have been dire warnings about the impact of those cuts though the effects won’t be felt immediately. But Michigan gets over half its budget from the federal government which means the state will have to face the impact of the cuts if impasse isn't resolved soon. We speak with Budget Director John Nixon.

Mercedes Mejia is a producer and director of Stateside.
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