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US agrees to send two Iron Dome batteries to Israel
Two U.S. Army-owned Iron Dome systems are heading to Israel to aid the country in its fight against Hamas.
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House fails to pass Israel aid amid Ukraine standoff with Biden
A showdown between President Joe Biden and the Republican House raises questions about whether Congress can pass additional aid for Israel or Ukraine.
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Senate Democrats eye Israel conditions in latest defense package snarl
Biden proposed no Israel aid conditions in his supplemental request but called the idea “a worthwhile thought” on Friday.
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Against Republican resistance, Senate Dems renew push for IVF access
At the same time, federal employee groups have been outspoken about how expanding FEHB coverage for IVF should be a top priority for the administration.
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House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid
The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.
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Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.
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Biden to use last of Ukraine funds this month if Congress fails to act
A notification obtained by Defense News shows how Biden plans to spend the last $1 billion in Ukraine military aid, unless Congress passes new assistance.
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At least 100,000 feds face furloughs this week unless Congress acts
Come Friday, March 1 at midnight, the current continuing resolution keeping the departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation a
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Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.
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National Parks need $22 billion to address growing maintenance backlog
In November, House Republicans passed their version of the interior-environment appropriations bill, which called for a $436 million cut to the NPS budget.
