Skip to content

Ep. 22: Government Stopgap & Impeaching the Tax Guy

The Week Ahead

 

With fewer than two weeks left to fund the government past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year, deal-making in Congress is in overdrive, says CQ Roll Call’s Budget reporter Jennifer Shutt. Lawmakers will have to overcome a slew of sticking points to provide money to combat the Zika virus. They’ll also have to decide whether to prevent the Oct. 1 transfer of internet functions from a U.S. group to a global body. Adding to the mix, says CQ Roll Call’s Lindsey McPherson, is an effort by conservatives to impeach the IRS chief. 

 

Show Notes:

Subscribe on iTunes

 

 

Recent Stories

CBO: House highway bill would widen trust fund deficit

As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Platner, accused of sexual assault, suspends Senate campaign

GOP leaders tried to quell McConnell health questions. It’s not working

Jockeying to replace Platner on Maine ballot has already begun