He honors that nation on its 75th anniversary. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in Israel commemorating that nation’s 75th anniversary. Speaker McCarthy also met with Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Military Maintenance Funds Often Unused
Auditors say dorms and other buildings could be repaired. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) official has reported that the Department of Defense (DOD) could invest its unused funds…
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House Committee Requests COVID Info from Chinese Embassy
Beijing seeks to curtail further investigations. Legislators in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to Qin Gang, China’s Ambassador to the U.S., to request China’s compliance…
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House Bill Introduced to Ban “Latinx” in Public Documents
The term was used four times in official White House press releases. Representative María Elvira Salazar of Florida introduced a bill to the House to ban the use…
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Some Governors Oppose Expanded Social Program Work Requirements
Letter sent to Congress from a group of state governors. The governors of 10 states sent a letter this week to congressional leaders in both the House and…
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State Department Uncertain How Many Americans in Sudan
Congressman urges action to extend the ceasefire to extract U.S. citizens. As warring factions make it hazardous to remain in Sudan, the State Department reports there is no…
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IRS Answers 2.4 Million More Phone Calls in 2023
An increase in funding results in 5,000 additional staff hired. The Department of the Treasury released updated statistics this week about the performance of the Internal Revenue Service…
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NOAA Seeks Funding for Coastal Protection
A half-billion dollars would care for 30 states. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has 149 proposed projects that would endeavor to protect communities and wildlands from conditions…
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IRS Commissioner Presents 2024 Budget Proposal to Senate
He advocates for increases despite skepticism. Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Danny Werfel testified before the Senate Finance Committee, presenting the proposed 2024 budget for the…
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Congressman Promotes Increase in Military Minimum Pay
Representative from California wants soldiers to receive at least minimum wage. Representative Mike Garcia of California reintroduced a plan to ensure all members of the military are at…
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