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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Administration Offers Congress Reassurance on SPR
Legislators receive a letter from Energy Department. Congress received a letter from the Department of Energy earlier this month, offering the administration’s response to congressional concerns about the…
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Congress Notified of Planned Weapons Sale to Turkish Air Force
The sale of F-16 aircraft worth requires Congressional approval. President Biden’s administration sent a proposed weapons sale to Congress this week, requesting congressional approval for a multi-billion dollar…
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Executive Order Expands Access to Child and Long-Term Care
The order provides no extra funding but provides directives to Cabinet members. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week to expand the availability of both child…
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Testifies Before Congress
He says the U.S. should be prepared for the Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The House Armed Services Committee heard from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino this…
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Congress Takes Up Budget Hearings
The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the key items. Congress returned from Easter break to begin over 20 budget hearings in the House and Senate Appropriations…
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Speaker McCarthy Addresses New York Stock Exchange
He discussed the debt ceiling and spending cuts. Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy outlined his plan to cut federal spending and arrange for an increase…
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Senator Raises Concerns About FirstNet Mobile Network
Requests cybersecurity reports from the Department of Commerce. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter this week expressing concerns about the lack of cybersecurity for FirstNet, the…
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Investigation of Justice Thomas Sought by Some in Congress
Eight senators have been joined by eight representatives in their request. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has been asked by a group of 16 members of Congress…
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