Latest "Appropriations" stories

Why a ban on abortion is always included in annual funding bills

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

TSA employees could get a pay bump under new spending bill

Unlike the majority of federal employees who are paid under the General Schedule, transportation security officers fall under the excepted service.

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Air Force, Space Force priorities largely supported in funding bill

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Congress clashes on loans vs. grants for Taiwan military aid

A behind-the-scenes debate over Taiwan security aid in the omnibus spending bill pits Taipei against congressional appropriators.

By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould

3 months ago

What happens to federal pay raise if there’s a government shutdown?

President Biden’s proposed pay raise included an across-the-board base pay increase of 4.1% and a locality pay average increase of 0.5%.

By Molly Weisner

4 months ago