Sequestration

[Dianne]

Another Right Winged attempt to drive fear in the stock market after The Fiscal Cliff Fear failed.

[Merna]

the act of taking temporary possession of someones property until they have paid money that is owed or obeyed a court order:

[Raeanne Dimick]

The action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met.