The government will be funded through December 11. The House of Representatives passed the continuing resolution on Tuesday which was approved in the Senate before they took August…
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Resolution Before Recess
The measure differs from the House version and awaits the lower chamber’s approval in September. The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution on Saturday to extend government…
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House Approves Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Funded
The Senate will now make its alterations. The House of Representatives passed a short-term measure that would keep the federal government funded through December 4. Current funding for…
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FAA Hits Recruitment Goal Targeting Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The transportation secretary said the campaign was “wildly successful.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ran a targeted recruitment campaign last month after the number of air traffic controllers…
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Senate Advances Measure to Ban Legislative Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senator Kennedy proposed the rule change after the longest full and partial government shutdowns in the nation’s history. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to move a resolution forward…
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FEMA Assisting with Disaster Response to Severe Hawaii Flooding
There is a danger of a 120-year-old dam failing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported that, despite the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security,…
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How the Federal Budget Really Works
Each year the U.S. government undertakes one of the most complex planning efforts in public life: determining how trillions of dollars will be raised, distributed, and monitored. Understanding how the federal budget actually works helps explain why delays occur and why thoughtful reforms matter.
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DHS Restarts Global Entry Program During Shutdown
The expedited traveler program resumes after a temporary suspension tied to staffing and funding constraints. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reinstated the Global Entry program earlier…
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Bill to Withhold Legislator Pay During Shutdown Introduced in Congress
Representative Steil and Senator Kennedy seek to stop the income of House and Senate members if the government isn’t funded. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana and Congressman Bryan…
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Representative Calvert Joins Bill to Pay Military During Government Shutdown
President Trump is also looking into reallocations to ensure troops are paid. Representative Ken Calvert of California, the chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, came out…
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