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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Supreme Court Requests Additional Security Funding from Congress
U.S. Marshals Service reports threats more than doubled in two years. The Supreme Court recently submitted a 2025 budget request to Congress, requesting $19.4 million to increase security…
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Interior Department Awards Grants to Clean Up Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
The funding is allotted under infrastructure legislation. The Department of the Interior announced guidance for states, offering up to $30 million in matching grant funds under the Bipartisan…
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Transportation Department Opens Grants for Roadway Safety Improvements
Applications are being accepted for 2024 funding. The Department of Transportation opened applications for $1.25 billion in competitive grants to fund local roadway safety projects. Last year, more…
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IRS Improves Phone Service Levels in Current Tax Season
The agency seeks to show the efficacy of additional funding. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has shown improved phone response metrics as the tax season kicks off, reportedly…
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Water Infrastructure Report Released by Federal Agencies
The Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detailed the results of collaborative efforts. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers released a joint report with the…
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Congress Passes Short-Term Government Funding
The deadlines for appropriations have been moved back to March 8 and March 22, respectively. The Senate and House of Representatives approved a short-term resolution to continue funding…
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USDA Allocates $500 Million toward Wildfire Fighting
Secretary Vilsack says the funding will prioritize 21 high-risk areas. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that an additional $500 million will be put toward fighting wildfires in…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Expects to Avoid Government Shutdown
Congressional leaders met with President Biden to discuss federal funding and emergency foreign aid. A continuing resolution to keep the government funded may resolve a legislative stalemate between…
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Navy Secretary Questions Delays in Weapons Manufacturing
Says routine mismanagement takes advantage of taxpayer money. U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro spoke during a presentation at a San Diego naval conference this month about extensive…
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