Sequestration Cuts Could Impact Local Defense Employees
By: Alexandra Sutter WMBD/WYZZ
Updated: February 28, 2013
PEORIA - A big chunk of the sequestration
cuts will impact defense workers in Illinois.
Colonel Robbie Robertson, the 182nd
Airlift Wing Commander, said the future is uncertain for more than 200
employees.
He said he's expecting furloughed days
for many workers, but nothing has been finalized.
He said any changes will cut back on
the base's flying hours and maintaining day to day operations will be a
challenge.
He said, "Our people are professionals
and they get out there and do the job. We just await guidance from our higher
headquarters on exactly what the impact will be."
