Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Regulatory maze snarls $1 trillion in federal grants, lawmakers sayGrants are one of the more direct ways that the federal government can spur infrastructure improvements and economic opportunities.By Molly Weisner3 years ago
Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process movingThe Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
Trump’s Ukraine scandal could be ‘impeachable offense’ key national security Democrats, veterans warn Five freshman lawmakers who served in the military for the first time this week said they may support impeachment hearings against the president.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould6 years ago
Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choiceSenate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.By Leo Shane III7 years ago
This week in Congress: Another potential shutdown loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2019.By Leo Shane III7 years ago
