Contested measures include Congressional pay increase and funding for the Global Engagement Center. House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for alternate options for the 3-month continuing resolution to…
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HUD Supports Housing Construction Research with $400k
The department awards grant to West Virginia University for building panel development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $400,000 to a research team at West…
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Congressman Says Budget Negotiations are “Moving in the Right Direction”
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee said the amount of farmer aid is a hurdle. Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the chair of the House Appropriations Committee,…
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USDA Expands Tribal Education Programs and Investments
$5 million in grants, Tribal fellowships, and scholarship programs are intended to increase the next generation of agricultural leaders. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
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Postmaster DeJoy Testifies Before the House Oversight Committee
An interchange with Representative McCormick became heated. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Tuesday. His interchange with Representative Rich McCormick of…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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Interior Announces $20 Million for Local Wildfire Response
The new pilot program funds slip-on tanker units for pick-up trucks. The Department of the Interior (DOI) made an additional $20 million available through its Slip-on Tanker Pilot…
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Energy Department Selects Recipients for Energy Incubation Program
Five business support organizations receive funding to support companies across the country. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) selected five business support organizations this…
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DOE Loan Programs Office Increases Lending for Clean Energy Projects
Officials increase loan authority for Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment for climate projects. Director Jigar Shah of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has increased efforts…
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Speaker Johnson Identifies Budget Areas to Address
He indicates defunding Planned Parenthood, no assistance for Ukraine, and having federal employees return to in-office work. House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken recently about certain areas of…
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