FYI from the the CBP webpage on sequestration castration:
Will sequestration curtail CBP’s trusted traveler and trader programs?
All trusted traveler and trusted trader programs will be maintained, including Global Entry, SENTRI, Nexus, and FAST. Membership in these programs allows for faster processing as a general rule and members will also receive these same benefits during sequestration. However, we do expect longer approval times on new trusted traveler applications because of increased demand.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/...ps/seq_faq.xml