Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget …
2 days ago · “And if we can drop the budget deficit from $2 trillion to $1 trillion and kind of free up the economy to have additional growth — such that the output of goods and services keeps …
Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
Dec 20, 2024 · “On this vote, the yeas are 85, the nays are 11. The bill is passed.” “After a chaotic few days in the House, it’s good news that the bipartisan approach in the end prevailed …
Here’s what’s in and out of the government funding agreement
Dec 18, 2024 · Treasury needs to borrow to pay the bills since the US spends more than it collects in revenue, resulting in a budget deficit. The nation’s debt currently stands at $36.2 …
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Dec 17, 2024 · Legislation rolled out by leadership Tuesday would kick the Friday funding deadline to March 14 to buy more time for the next Congress and incoming president to hash …
Congress unveils stopgap spending bill to ... - Associated Press News
Dec 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than …
Here’s what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government …
Dec 19, 2024 · Congress on Tuesday rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline.
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Florida Republicans bash Washington. But they sure like its cash. Critics say border bill would send $60B to Ukraine. Here’s where it’s really going.
Biden budget proposal: 5 takeaways from president's $7.3 trillion …
Mar 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON ― President Joe Biden released a federal budget Monday that carves out new social programs for housing, health care and child care and reduces the deficit …
Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert ... - Associated Press News
Mar 21, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key …
Congress passes short-term spending bill that averts a …
Jan 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal …