Policy · 115th Congress
Trump’s ‘Taxpayer-First Budget’ Slashes Domestic Spending
The spending plan projects collecting $3.65 trillion in revenue in 2018, resulting in a $440 billion deficit in the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
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Policy · 115th Congress
Democrats Grill Interior Nominee Over Energy Industry Ties
In a May 1 letter to the Interior Ethics Office, Bernhardt said he would withdraw from his law firm “and all related entities” if confirmed.
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FCC Eyes Repeal of Net Neutrality, Dividing Internet Industry
“Our annual report on broadband investment … showed investment dropped by $1 billion in 2015, and our preliminary look at 2016 capital expenditures suggests that slide continued.”
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House Oversight Requests Trump-Comey Communications from FBI
— Jason Chaffetz (@jasoninthehouse) May 16, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Moments later the Utah representative took direct action, signing a letter that cited the Times story.
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FCC Flooded With Reaction to Repealing Net Neutrality
The FCC is scheduled to vote May 18 to proceed with the proposed rulemaking to repeal net neutrality, almost a foregone conclusion given the agency’s 2-1 Republican majority.
Policy · 115th Congress
Trump Wants $800 Billion, 10-Year Cut in Entitlement Programs
He had also promised to build a costly wall at the Mexican border, implement a $1 trillion infrastructure rebuilding program, and cut taxes.
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House Passes $1 Trillion Spending Bill
[Omnibus Agreement Details $1 Trillion in FY 2017 Spending] The bill sends $593 billion to defense and an additional $1.5 billion for border security but does not fund President Donald Trump’s
Policy · 115th Congress
As GOP Tax Overhaul Shapes Up, Democrats Push To End The Tax Return
And the more than 1 million Americans who don’t receive the refund they are owed because they didn’t file a return would get their money.
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Congressional Audit Reports That Nuclear Bomb Budget Falls Short
The tails will cost at least $1 billion in additional funds, by all estimates.
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Conservatives Begin to Accept Health Care Bill, Moderate Votes Unclear
By LINDSEY McPHERSON and ERIN MERSHON UPDATED 1:50 p.m. 04/26/17 Several conservative Republicans said they are ready to support the GOP health care bill after a new proposal that would allow
Policy · 115th Congress
A Republican Favorite, NASA Escapes Trump’s Budget Ax
When Obama’s last budget requested $18.3 billion in funding for fiscal 2017 — a full $1 billion less than the $19.3 billion Congress approved in fiscal 2016 — Republicans were not shy about rebuking
Policy · 115th Congress
Merkley Stages 15.5-Hour Anti-Gorsuch Talk-a-Thon in Senate
See Highlights from Merkley’s Overnight Anti-Gorsuch Talk-a-Thon [jwp-video n=”1″] Merkley told Politico that he would have objected to a simple
Policy · 115th Congress
Burwell to Lead American University as President
Burwell, who lives in the district, will succeed Neil Kerwin as president and assumes her responsibilities on June 1.
Policy · 115th Congress
Budget Nominee Mulvaney an Investor in Gold, Silver
estate industry before joining Congress, and he maintains ownership stakes in numerous land parcels in North Carolina and South Carolina, including a tree farm and land in Lancaster, S.C., worth up to $1
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Zinke, DeVos Kick Off Week of Senate Hearings
Senate Preview: DeVos and Price Face Skeptical Dems [jwp-video n=”1″] [Senate Democrats Want More Time to Question Trump’s Education Nominee] “The vast majority of students in this country
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Senate Adopts Budget Opening Door for Obamacare Repeal
The so-called vote-a-rama, expected to be a long night for lawmakers, wrapped up just after 1 a.m. Thursday.
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Booker, Lewis Challenge Sessions’ Commitment to Civil Rights
Watch Booker’s Full Testimony Against Sessions [jwp-video n=”1″] Richmond also used his testimony to criticize Judiciary Chairman Charles E.
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Obamacare Markets See Growth Despite Premium Hikes
The open enrollment period for the health insurance marketplaces began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31. The latest figures represent activity as of Dec. 24.
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AG Pick Sessions Defends Record at Contentious Hearing
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sessions responded that Trump has subsequently said the focus should be on a strong vetting of immigrants from countries that have a history of terrorism.
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Obamacare Tax on Wealthy Sparks Battle Over Fairness
House and Senate Preview: Obamacare Repeal Set Up and Trump Cabinet Hearings [jwp-video n=”1″] But the Senate’s top tax writer said Democratic opposition and procedural hurdles could slow