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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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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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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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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Congressman Says Legislators Face “Hard Decisions” in Budget Negotiations
The House majority is focused on trimming spending, except for defense. Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia said this week that legislators are grappling with “hard decisions” during ongoing…
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Senate Majority Leader Urges Government Funding Legislation Before Christmas
He calls for avoiding “divisive and unnecessary provisions.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offered his support for ongoing government spending negotiations this week. Congress has until December 20…
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NASA Jet Laboratory Lays Off 5 Percent of Staff
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 325 employees this month. The lab is managed by the California Institute of Technology and specializes…
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Government Tech Officials Call for Changes in Cybersecurity Funding
State Department and CISA officials highlight the need for dedicated cybersecurity budgets and modernization. Federal officials are promoting a shift in the way cybersecurity efforts, including zero trust…
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House Freedom Caucus Pursues CR to Pass Budget After the Election
The group seeks to avoid an omnibus to fund the federal government. The House Freedom Caucus announced before the August recess that they will pursue a continuing resolution…
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