Category: WENY – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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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.
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Senate Passes Bill to Reopen Government, Restore Veteran Services for Full-Year After Six Week Impasse
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Veterans across the country have been feeling the impact of the now six-week government shutdown. From paused SNAP benefits and VA services to travel disruptions and missed paychecks, there has been no shortage of serious consequences from this shutdown. But the end appears to be in sight.
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House Republicans Confident Government Funding Bill Will Pass, Vote Expected Wednesday
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time since mid-September, the House will be back in session on Wednesday. Members will vote on the Senate’s bill to reopen the government. House Republicans believe they have enough support to pass this, which would reopen the government.
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Senate Advances Bill to End Longest Government Shutdown, Tees Up Final Passage
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After 41 days of gridlock, a glimmer of hope has emerged in Washington. For the first time in nearly six weeks, the shutdown’s grip may finally be loosening.
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Frustrations Flare Up Among Democrats Following Senate Advancing Government Funding Legislation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tensions are high following the government funding deal in the Senate where a handful of moderate Democrats joined Republicans and advanced a government funding bill to end the shutdown. The move has triggered a huge response among Democrats in both the house and senate. Some even question if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- NY) should still hold his leadership…