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Congress leaders sell $1.2T spending package before shutdown deadline
The package, which is expected to pass, will wrap up Congress’ work on spending bills for the year — nearly six months after the fiscal year began.
Congress poised to let Pentagon start programs before budget passes
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said time wasted waiting for a budget before starting new programs "is time we’re ceding to China."
Opinion
‘Buy American’ policies strengthen nation’s defense, workforce
The core the nation’s defense and economic vitality hinges on the "Buy American" policy.
By Robert Martinez Jr.
Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?
Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.
Mayorkas warns of dangers if US loses tools to block terrorist drones
Countering WMD office has about 240 federal employees and over 400 contract staff, and a budget last fiscal year of roughly $450 million.
Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding, avert shutdown
The spending bill does not include the White House’s nearly $106 billion request for wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine.
VA officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment are reassigned
Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager.
NDIA’s Norquist explains the harm of a continuing resolution
How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.
When does the continuing resolution expire, and how does it work?
CRs limit the ability of federal agencies to initiate new programs and hiring and adds administrative burdens.
Federal Bureau of Prisons urged to safeguard employee retention bonus
Employees at USP Thomson have said they will consider leaving their posts if the pay incentives are discontinued.
Opinions
Congressional inaction damages both Ukrainian and US militaries
"We have enough funding authorities to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs for just a little bit longer, but we need Congress to act."
By John Hardie and Bradley Bowman