Number: RL31155
Title: Techniques for Preventing a Budget Sequester
Authors: Robert Keith, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report describes the sequestration process, including the ways in which a sequester could be avoided under the regular process, and then discusses in more detail various techniques that have been used since FY1991 to prevent a sequester by intervening in the regular process.
Pages: 17
Date: Updated March 8, 2002