Category: News
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Trump says he Will Sign Epstein Files Bill If Congress Passes it
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week the House will vote on a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release all documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This case has consumed Capitol Hill for months. The President now reversing his stance on this measure.
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House Scheduled to Vote Tuesday on Repealing Senate’s Controversial Lawsuit Provision
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The government may be back open — but a last-minute provision tucked into the funding bill is now setting off a new fight on Capitol Hill. And tomorrow, the House is expected to vote on legislation to overturn that controversial provision.
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US State Department Works to Boost Supply Chains, Minerals Deals
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a G7 meeting, the US State Department said they are working to bolster our supply chains and economy with new critical minerals deals.
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Head Start Programs Work to Bounce Back Following Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the government shutdown, Head Start centers were in crisis mode. The delay in grant money made many of these vital programs close across the nation. We spoke with one Head Start center in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula about the challenges they faced during the shutdown.
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Controversial Senate Provision in Funding Bill Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
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In addition to keeping the lights on through January, the funding package also includes three full-year appropriation bills for certain federal agencies as well as the legislative branch. But some provisions tacked on by the Senate for the legislative branch are prompting bipartisan backlash.
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Members Share Congressional Priorities after Ending Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 43 long days, the shutdown is over. The Senate stayed in session for weeks only focusing on reopening the government. Other than only voting on reopening the government on Wednesday, the House’s last vote on the floor was in mid- September. So, what should Congress focus…
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Record Long Shutdown Ends, Republicans Hope this is Last Short Term Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 43 days, the longest government shutdown has ended. The President just signed the bill Wednesday night after Americans spent weeks witnessing congressional members fight across the aisle.
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House Approves Plan to Reopen Government After Historic Shutdown
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Wednesday evening, the House signed off on the plan, which was approved by the Senate on Monday. The Continuing Resolution, or C.R., bill will fund the federal government through Jan. 30 and also contains additional provisions, including full-year funding for the USDA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), services…
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House Approves Plan to Reopen Government After Historic Shutdown
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Wednesday evening, the House signed off on the plan, which was approved by the Senate on Monday. The Continuing Resolution, or C.R., bill will fund the federal government through Jan. 30 and also contains additional provisions, including full-year funding for the USDA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), services…
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Provision in Government Funding Bill Would Reverse Shutdown Layoffs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tucked away in the continuing resolution is a provision that could undo one of the President’s priorities: reducing the federal workforce. It would rescind the thousands of layoffs the administration issued during this shutdown.