Congress unlikely to pass Farm Bill before Sept. 30 deadline. Here's how it affects you
Farm Bill will likely see another year-long extension as the deadline for new legislation rapidly approaches on Sept. 30.
Biden urges Congress to pass short-term spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said it was critical for Congress to pass a stopgap spending bill, which would avert a partial federal government shutdown that would begin if lawmakers do not pass funding legislation by Oct 1.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits
VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
Senators grill VA leaders over budget shortfall that puts veterans’ benefits at risk
Senators on Wednesday grilled leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs on why they were given just six weeks’ notice of a nearly $3 billion gap in the agency’s budget that potentially could prevent some veterans from receiving their benefits.
Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign
Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s ...
‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s exit: Priorities before leaving Congress
We spoke with the Ohio Republican about key health bills, lessons from the pandemic, and the future of GOP health leadership.
US Congress nears agreement on extending expiring Ukraine aid, sources say
Pro-Ukraine U.S. congressional leaders and President Joe Biden's administration are near an agreement to seek a one-year ...
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to ...
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Congress Questions PM Modi's Silence on Assaults in BJP-Ruled States
The Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for remaining silent on alleged sexual ...
It's 'very difficult' for Congress to figure out what the Fed is up to: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Wis., compares and contrasts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' respective economic plans and how their polling reflects ...
Mother of Rachel Morin testifies before Congress in immigration reform hearing
For the second time this month, the mother of Rachel Morin is testifying on Capital Hill to call for immigration reform.
Government shutdown looms: What role are Arizona's members of Congress playing?
Andy Biggs and Eli Crane, two of Arizona's Republican congressmen, were key holdouts for a GOP-led funding plan as a ...
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Westchester’s Other Race for Congress: George Latimer vs Miriam Levitt-Flisser-NY-16
Dr. Miriam Levitt-Flisser George Latimer By Dan Murphy While most of the attention in Westchester County to the upcoming ...
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation ...