Federal law enforcement and air traffic controllers will also serve without pay. The halt in congressionally approved funding for the federal government means that U.S. military and law…
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A Partial Government Shutdown Begins, 750,000 Workers on Furlough
The stalemate over the reauthorization of healthcare subsidies faces an uncertain future. Federal agencies entered a partial shutdown on Wednesday after Congress failed to come to an agreement…
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President Holds Funding Discussions with Congressional Leaders
Government shutdown nears as Senate lacks support for continued funding resolution. President Donald Trump met with congressional leaders to discuss averting a government shutdown. The talks with House…
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Senate Leader Says Government Shutdown “Avoidable”
He encouraged members of the minority to support the continuing resolution without the health subsidy extension. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that the minority party can avoid…
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White House Issues Memo Directing Agencies to Prepare for Partial Shutdown
The lack of funding from Congress provides the opportunity for additional federal staffing cuts. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the departments and agencies…
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House Representatives Craft Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
Members of Congress say federal laws are crucial to support common-sense growth of the new technology. Representatives in the House are working on a national safety regulatory framework…
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Representative Miller Introduces Amendment for Parental Rights
The motion is unlikely to receive the necessary two-thirds approval in Congress. Representative Mary Miller of Illinois proposed an amendment to the Constitution last week to protect parents’…
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President Files List of Major Drug Transit Countries with Congress
He added four Caribbean nations to the list that designates the producers and transporters of illicit drugs to the U.S. President Donald Trump submitted the White House’s “Determination…
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The House Considers Continuing Resolution to Extend Government Funding
The House speaker indicates all options are on the table and discussions continue. Leaders in the House of Representatives are formulating a plan to extend government funding until…
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FCC Moves to Rescind Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi Programs
The action proposes to end post-pandemic initiatives for Wi-Fi on school buses and take-home hotspots. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has circulated two proposals to reverse…
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