The list of potential cuts by various agencies below was published on Government Executive:
Commerce Department: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association could face the loss of 2,500 jobs in weather and satellite programs. 10,780 new jobs in water infrastructure would be threatened.
Defense Departments: The department is in the early stages of planning. Civilians could face furloughs and a hiring freeze.
Education Department: Furloughs are possible, according to Secretary Arne Duncan.
Federal Aviation Administration: As many as 2,200 air traffic controllers could be furloughed.
Federal courts: 20,000 employees could be furloughed for 16 days.
Homeland Security Department: 24,500 jobs could be slashed.
Justice Department: Possible five-week furloughs for FBI employees. 7,500 positions could be eliminated.
NASA: 20,500 contractors could lose their jobs.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Has ruled out furloughs or salary cuts.
Social Security Administration: Employees could be furloughed for two to three weeks.
Veterans Affairs Department: Mostly exempt from sequestration.
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