Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Want to Fix the Debt? Bring Back Earmarks
Even in their heyday, earmarks accounted for roughly 1 percent of total federal outlays.
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Policy · 115th Congress
With Expectations Low, Select Budget Panel Prepares to Meet
Watch: Book Sellers, Self Funders and 970 Liabilities for One Entry: Takeaways From Wealth of Congress [jwp-video n=”1″] The House Budget Committee is now run by Rep.
Policy · 115th Congress
10 Policy Issues to Watch in Omnibus Spending Bill
Negotiators are aiming to complete work on the massive $1.2 trillion bill and pass it before March 23, when the fifth stopgap funding measure of the fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, expires.
Policy · 115th Congress
States Weigh Response to Proposed Short-Term Health Plan Rule
Watch: Trump to Lawmakers: ‘I’ll Love You’ If Action Is Taken on Gun Legislation [jwp-video n=”1″] For those who want to block short-term plans, it may not take much to deter companies from
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Pick Up Your Forks. It’s Time for Another Dinner Table Bargain
Website | Twitter | Facebook Also Watch: Book Sellers, Self Funders and 970 Liabilities for One Entry: Takeaways From the Wealth of Congress [jwp-video n=”1″]
Policy · 115th Congress
The Never-Ending Crisis at the Indian Health Service
[jwp-video n=”1″] Limited resources have for years been an obstacle. “The number of doctors, nurses, and dentists is insufficient,” said a report prepared for the Interior Department.
Politics · 115th Congress
Federal Employees Hit Hard by Trump’s Budget, Key GOP Senator Says
The sweetener: a proposed $1 billion interagency bonuses fund to distribute to the highest-performing employees.
Politics · 115th Congress
Budget Watchdog Sees $2 Trillion Deficits Within 10 Years
CBO’s last baseline budget update in June 2017 estimated the deficit — $666 billion at the end of fiscal 2017 — would top $1 trillion in fiscal 2022 and reach $1.5 trillion in fiscal 2027 if current
Politics · 115th Congress
DARPA Chief Touts Artificial Intelligence Efforts
Intelligence Officials Aware of Russian Activity Aimed at 2018 Elections [jwp-video n=”1″] In addition, DARPA is working on technologies related to information warfare, Walker said.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: The Time to Reform Congress and Our Political System Is Now
Watch: How Congressional Debate Is Supposed to Work (And How It Really Works) [jwp-video n=”1″] Rep. Darin LaHood is a Republican representing Illinois’ 18th District.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Threatens California With Border Wall Delay
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2018var rcrdTwitter = 1; Watch: Trump’s Impulsiveness Could Get in Way of Border Wall Promise [jwp-video n=”1″] Trump is frustrated with California officials
Politics · 115th Congress
Senators Rebuke GSA, FBI Over Handling of FBI Headquarters
It also involved around $1 billion in appropriations.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Visit Border Wall Prototypes in March
Watch: Trump Plays to Supporters, Bald Spot in CPAC Address [jwp-video n=”1″] That means Trump’s proposed border wall project is also now in limbo
Politics · 115th Congress
Senators Target Physicians, Drugmakers in Opioid Bill
The measure would authorize spending of $1 billion, including $300 million to make naloxone available to first responders and provide training on administering the drug, which can reverse the effects
Policy · 115th Congress
Bulletproof Vests, Security Guards Approved for House Members
Watch: Students March for Gun Control [jwp-video n=”1″] The House Administration Committee has jurisdiction over the internal procedures and operation of the House, and its resolutions do
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: If Nothing Else, the Budget Act Is a Win for Chronic Care
Watch: Cruz Talks Obamacare at CPAC [jwp-video n=”1″] Sixty percent of adults in this country have at least one chronic condition, and 40 percent have two or more.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Infrastructure Bill Shouldn’t Ignore Our Aging Water Systems
Watch: The State of the Union in 3 Minutes [jwp-video n=”1″] This crisis stems from not just a failure to invest, but also a failure to innovate.
Politics · 115th Congress
Medicaid Changes Require Tens of Millions in Upfront Costs
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump administration stated in a Jan. 11 letter to Medicaid directors that states can’t use federal money for such support services.
Policy · 115th Congress
Administration Pushes Abstinence Promotion
However, as HHS leadership notes, the TPP program has reached a mere 1% of the teen population since 2010 and can hardly lay claim to the precipitous drop that has been observed since 1991,” read a blog
Politics · 115th Congress
Pence: Give Police, Families Tools for Mentally Disturbed
Watch: Trump’s Clout on Gun Control is Limited, and House GOP Won’t Help [jwp-video n=”1″] “We can do more to protect our children.