The legislation was spearheaded by Speaker Johnson, avoiding a government shutdown or a Christmas omnibus. The Senate passed the continuing resolution on Wednesday which avoids both a government…
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FCC Funds Emergency Connectivity Program
The program seeks to provide homework assistance under the “Learn Without Limits” initiative. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a funding commitment of almost $5.2 million through the…
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New House Speaker Considers Options as Budget Deadline Nears
Speaker Johnson seeks to unify his party and pass legislation that is viable in the Senate. Members of the majority in the House of Representatives held a closed-door…
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Energy Department Supports Ocean Carbon Capture and Storage
Secretary Granholm says the projects “will develop groundbreaking new technologies to cut emissions.“ The Department of Energy recently announced that 11 projects across 8 states will receive a…
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Senate Will Not Take Up Israel Stand-Alone Support Bill
The majority leader wants a multi-aid package as does the president. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel in…
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House Bill Would Give Israel Aid from IRS Funds
House legislators want to avoid using “new money.” President Joe Biden has requested in excess of $100 billion in total military aid to go to Ukraine for its…
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House Passes Energy Funding Bill
The lower chamber works to avoid another continuing resolution as the current one expires on November 17. The House of Representatives passed massive energy funding legislation on Thursday.…
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Legislation Introduced to Stop Funding Radicals in Academia
Congressman calls for moral clarity in high education. U.S. Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced legislation to defund and make accountable the United Nations Relief and Work…
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White House Submits Emergency Funding Request to Congress
The administration is also preparing a domestic funding request. On Friday, the White House sent an emergency funding request to Congress, asking for approximately $100 billion for border…
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Senate Votes Down Stopgap Funding Measure
The amendment would have required both chambers of Congress to work exclusively on appropriations should they not meet the current funding deadline. The Senate voted to not include…
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