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Military leaders are asking Congress to spend some of this year’s money next year
With nearly half of fiscal 2018 over, top military officials are seeking flexibility from Congress to spend a major spending boost in fiscal 2019—and some lawmakers are leaning towards yes.
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Shutdown over: Congress reaches deal to restart government operations
The new deal keeps the government funded through Feb. 8, and ends the federal shutdown after three contentious days.
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Trump’s nuke strategy will fuel an arms race, say House Democrats
Two key House Armed Services Committee Democrats are saying President Donald Trump’s newly drafted nuclear weapons strategy will increase the risk of a catastrophic nuclear war.
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House GOP’s six-week continuing resolution offers military, health care funding
The current short-term spending bill expires on Feb. 8. If a new spending plan isn’t adopted by then, lawmakers will trigger another partial closure of government operations.
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His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post
Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson fought Tuesday to convince lawmakers of his leadership abilities as more details emerged over his alleged misconduct, ranging from repeated drunkenness to a toxic work environment, as he served as a top White House doctor.
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Feds want to buy off Amazon. But will that clash with acquisition regulations?
As the federal government moves closer to integrating commercial e-commerce platforms into acquisitions, questions remain about how those plans will address longstanding contracting requirements.
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Budget impasse brings about odd alliance on defense spending
In an alliance of political convenience, House defense advocates and the House Freedom Caucus are teaming up.
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This week in Congress: December’s first shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4.
