Category: funding bill

Capitol Report (Sept. 29): McConnell Says GOP Has 50–50 Chance To Win Senate; DHS: Large Number of War Criminals Living in US

President Joe Biden addresses the nation in response to Hurricane Ian. He says he’s focused on saving people’s lives and homes, not political differences with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate passed a short-term funding bill along with tens of billions in new emergency spending. Half of the Senate Republicans pushed back. Senate Minority Leader…


Capitol Report (March 9): Major US Companies Pulling Out of Russia; Amazon Probed for Lying to Congress

Congress has reached a deal on a government funding bill that’s worth $1.5 trillion. They’re also approving a White House request to spend billions in emergency money to support Ukraine. Dozens of the world’s biggest companies are cutting ties with Russia, affecting every corner of the economy. When it comes to producing energy in the…


Senate Sends Biden Bill Averting Federal Shutdown

WASHINGTON—The Senate has given final approval to legislation averting a weekend government shutdown, sending President Joe Biden a measure designed to give bipartisan bargainers more time to reach an overdue deal financing federal agencies until fall. Final passage Thursday was by a bipartisan 65–27 vote, five more than the 60 votes needed. The House easily…