Disagreements arise over the Toxic Exposures Fund and other reforms to benefits. Legislators in Congress recently concluded negotiations on the current fiscal year budget, but concerns arose regarding…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding for New Technology
The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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Speaker Johnson and Senator Schumer Announced Spending Agreement
President Biden says he will sign the balance of government funding “immediately.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released simultaneous statements on…
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Senator Graham Visits Ukrainian President
The senator said their discussion regarding the need for further aid was productive. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina traveled to Kyiv on Monday to meet with Ukrainian…
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Congress to Vote on Funding for Housing
Legislative negotiators came to an agreement over the weekend. The House of Representatives is facing another deadline on government funding, as a previous resolution expires this Friday. Legislators…
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HUD Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal Community Housing
The funding comprises final awards under a 2023 tribal grant program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently allocated $70 million to assist 38 Tribes build…
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Senators Propose Selling Unused Government Wavelengths
The private sector has an increasing need for the 5G spectrum. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota introduced the “Spectrum Pipeline” bill this…
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House Minority Seeks to Force Vote on Ukraine Aid
The group attempts to bypass the House speaker with 218 signatures of support. Members of the House minority party began an attempt to bring the Senate’s $95 billion…
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President Submits Spending Proposal for 2025
He projects slower increases in funding over 10 years with increases in wealth taxes. President Joe Biden released his proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday.…
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IRS Offers New Electronic Tax Filing System
The IRS commissioner recently testified before a House committee regarding Direct File. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the pilot version of the agency’s updated electronic tax…
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