Congress · 117th Congress
Spending deal undercuts Biden’s UN climate pledge
“Instead what has happened is that we’ve dropped all the way down to $1 billion,” he said. “We’re still trying to figure out what went on.”
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Congress · 117th Congress
In the game of earmarks, Shelby has no peers
That figure represents about 0.6 percent of the total package, coming in below a cap of 1 percent of appropriated funds Democratic leaders established last year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress cuts humanitarian spending despite billions for Ukraine
supplemental humanitarian funding for Ukraine is excluded, the baseline fiscal 2022 spending level for humanitarian accounts covered by the State-Foreign Operations title comes in at $6.8 billion — a $1
Policy · 117th Congress
2020 census undercounted Black people, Latinos, Native Americans
In 2010, the agency missed about 1.5 percent of that population, less than 1 percent in 2000, and almost 5 percent in 1990.
Policy · 117th Congress
Exxon Mobil’s lobbying report sets benchmark, ESG advocates say
The company also spent about $1 million on grassroots lobbying in the same period.
Congress · 117th Congress
Defense spending deal bristles with weapons Biden didn’t seek
If this budget continues to grow at 6 percent annually in nominal terms, it will exceed $1 trillion in four years.
Policy · 117th Congress
Backlogs force Ukrainians to face long visa waits
The State Department announced March 1 that Ukrainian green card cases will instead be processed at the consular post in Frankfurt, Germany.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sprawling $1.5 trillion appropriations package nears finish line
Those provisions complement this fiscal year’s typical installment of military and economic aid to Middle Eastern nations, with an extra $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome rocket defense system tacked on
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau to lay out potential misses in 2020 count
Last decade, the survey showed the agency missed more than 1 million members of minority communities in the 2010 census, including nearly 5 percent of Native Americans on reservations.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers fear cryptocurrencies could be back door for sanctioned rubles
“Russia is the No. 1 ransomware actor in the world, so they clearly have the capacity to use cryptocurrencies outside the legal system,” Warren said in an interview.
Congress · 117th Congress
Report on Capitol Police preparedness for Jan. 6 shows lack of clarity on use of force
“Today, I am grateful to GAO for releasing a comprehensive report outlining what happened on 1/6 and recommendations to guard against future attacks,” the Colorado Democrat said in a statement.
Congress · 117th Congress
Omnibus talks appear on track; House vote expected Wednesday
remained, there was confidence on both sides of the aisle that talks were going well enough on the massive, long-overdue package that a fourth continuing resolution for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1
Policy · 117th Congress
US protected status to encompass more than 75,000 Ukrainians
Thursday TPS designation that aims to protect Ukrainian nationals from deportation to a country in the throes of a Russian invasion, which has claimed hundreds of civilian lives and forced more than 1
Congress · 117th Congress
Moves to ban gas and oil imports from Russia gain steam
More than 1 million people have fled that country, including half a million children who are now refugees, according to UNICEF, the children’s charity arm of the U.N.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping new veterans benefits bill readied for House vote
Republicans said it was a relatively inexpensive — $1 billion over a decade — way to deliver aid to veterans that could be signed into law immediately, in what could be billed as a bipartisan win
Congress · 117th Congress
As Ukraine burns, Washington splits over how to help
“We are giving more than $1 billion in direct assistance to Ukraine,” Biden said.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 subvariants not expected to slow progress against pandemic
The new variant, known as BA.2, is more contagious than previous variants, including the original strain of omicron, BA.1, and is quickly picking up steam across the United States.
Underinvesting in Science = Undermining America’s Future
Today, we’re rapidly approaching the 1 million death mark.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Parties clash over unionizing Hill staff at House hearing
“The independence of each individual member is key to the Article 1 powers invested in the legislative branch,” he testified.
Congress · 117th Congress
Major corporations make last-ditch push for R&D tax break
Before Jan. 1, companies could deduct what they spent on research and development immediately from their taxable income.