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Johnson follows in McCarthy’s footsteps as speaker: Path to extending federal funding is set

Johnson follows in McCarthy’s footsteps as speaker: Path to extending federal funding is set

by Ellie Skelly | Jan 16, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has negotiated a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that would extend government funding until March.  The stopgap extension would prevent a partial government shutdown from taking place at...
Legislative Branch Appropriations debates on pause; unclear when House will reconvene to discuss

Legislative Branch Appropriations debates on pause; unclear when House will reconvene to discuss

by Kunjal Bastola | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Debates on appropriations for the Legislative Branch, which funds that part of the government for the upcoming year, were halted as the House of Representatives went into recess after former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Tuesday...
Anti-war protesters face down Democrats and vets pushing for more Ukrainian aid from Congress

Anti-war protesters face down Democrats and vets pushing for more Ukrainian aid from Congress

by Angela Zhang | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Tensions over Ukraine funding are growing in Washington as progressive anti-war activists are confronting Democratic lawmakers urging Congress to immediately provide more money to the war effort. “Continued American support will be critical to help...

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