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US budget cuts inevitable as science agencies brace for next fight

After months of anticipation and weeks of escalating political rhetoric, the axe is about to fall. At 11:59 pm tonight, US federal agencies will absorb across-the-board budget cuts — known as sequestration — to all government programs, including 5% decreases in science and other non-military operations. 

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