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U.S. Customs explains how budget cuts will slow cargo

Ports

Friday, March 01, 2013

The $754 million hit that U.S. Customs will take to its budget through Oct. 1 under the automatic federal budget cuts that kick in today will significantly decrease the efficiency of port operations, agency officials have told industry stakeholders in a series of outreach sessions. Customs and Border Protection leaders on Friday held a conference call with several trade associations to outline where they were making cutbacks and how the reduced manpower would impact operation...

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