What's in the Republicans' New Six-Month Stopgap Funding Bill?
The stopgap funding bill is called a "continuing resolution" - or CR - as it extends government funding previously approved by Congress. The 99-page bill mostly extends fiscal 2024 spending but, say Republicans, cuts spending overall.
Clock ticking on government shutdown as House Republicans unveil six-month stopgap bill
Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal would fund the government through September, and mostly maintain spending levels passed in the Biden administration.
Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by Friday night.
What's in the GOP’s Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown?
The Senate is set to vote today on a House GOP stopgap bill to fund the government until September. Given the GOP’s 53-seat Senate majority and already one pledged no vote from the caucus, at least eight Democrats will have to come out in support of the bill for it to pass.
Senate to vote on advancing GOP funding bill to avert government shutdown
The GOP-controlled Senate will press forward with a procedural vote to advance a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a midnight deadline.
Democrats Clear Way for GOP Funding Bill, Ending Threat of Government Shutdown
The party had been torn between pushing back against President Trump and triggering a shutdown with unknown consequences.
Barely: House GOP passes government funding bill without help from Democrats
House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
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Are DOGE, Elon Musk following the example of Iowa 'useful pest' H.R. Gross? | Opinion
DOGE's work is long overdue and fulfills the goals of a handful of frugal members of Congress over the years, writes Greg Ganske.
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The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.
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No, DOGE can’t fix the deficit. Here’s why.
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Congressional Budget Office finds House GOP budget goals would require Medicaid cuts
An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without ...
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What would happen if the federal government were to shut down?
KNXOVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The threat of a government shutdown is looming as lawmakers have a little over 24 hours to strike a deal. A government shutdown would mean any non-essential functions must ...
Get the Facts: Here's who has Medicaid, what impact budget cuts could have
Find out how the proposed Medicaid budget cuts could affect millions of enrollees and the health centers they rely on.
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What is US government shutdown? All you need to know
Senate Democrats oppose the bill, fearing it grants President Trump excessive control over spending. A shutdown could furlough federal employees and leave contractors unpaid, though mandatory ...
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Food insecurity affects more than just older residents
About 1 in 10 Butler County residents, around 20,000 individuals, face food insecurity. According to 2024 estimates from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 8% of senior citizens and 1 in 9 ...