The agency also recognized Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Department of Homeland Security released its 2024 Law Enforcement Resource Guide as part of its recognition of Law Enforcement…
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Congress Passes Federal Funding Extension
The current continuing resolution funds the government into early March. Both chambers of Congress passed an extension of a continuing resolution on Thursday to avoid a partial government…
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Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill
House must act to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The Senate passed a bill extending on Thursday extending one of two continuing resolutions the government has been…
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USDA Urges Congress to Fund WIC Program
Cuts have been proposed in the 2024 draft budget. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made a request of Congress, asking that legislators not cut $1 billion…
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House Resumes Budget Negotiations
Speaker Johnson may consider short-term funding options as divisions remain on appropriations. Members of the House of Representatives are discussing the four appropriations measures needed to keep the…
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Speaker Johnson Announces Federal Funding Deal
Legislators seek to avoid a government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson said members of Congress in both the House and Senate have reached a deal on federal spending.…
Read MoreTreasury Department Reports U.S. Debt Surpasses $34 Trillion
Highest-ever debt milestone for the United States. The Treasury Department reported that the federal government reached the highest recorded levels of public debt, closing 2023 with $34.001 trillion…
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FAA Developing Tool to Facilitate Space Launches and Commercial Flights
Congress has extended FAA funding through early March. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to ensure that increased commercial space launches do not impact commercial flight schedules…
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Transportation Department Issues Loan for Louisiana Interstate Connector
Build America Bureau expedites new connector between LA1 and LA 415. The Department of Transportation issued a $88.3 million loan to the state of Louisiana this month, granting…
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USDA Seeks Funding From Congress for WIC Program
The supplemental nutrition program is among those that have not received appropriations for the current fiscal year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates there are 810,000 who…
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