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Not again! Federal workers brace for another government shutdown
It’s a test not only of their ability to stay financially afloat, but also of their commitment to public service.
By Fatima Hussein
Bracing for a budget fight, lawmakers propose bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers said the proposed bill is specifically a response to the brewing threat of a shutdown.
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans
Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.
By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.
Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
The Treasury Department has notified Congress that it’s time to again raise the nation’s debt ceiling, now at $31 trillion.
Leaders in flux as Congress returns with big post-election to-do list
The tumult playing out on Capitol Hill comes as Trump is poised to announce his 2024 bid for the White House on Tuesday.
By Lisa Mascaro