WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the government shutdown, Head Start centers were in crisis mode. The delay in grant money made many of these vital programs close across the nation. We spoke with one Head Start center in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula about the challenges they faced during the shutdown.
This team up is to help support Jamaica after the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa.
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In addition to keeping the lights on through January, the funding package also includes three full-year appropriation bills for certain federal agencies as well as the legislative branch. But some provisions tacked on by the Senate for the legislative branch are prompting bipartisan backlash.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 43 long days, the shutdown is over. The Senate stayed in session for weeks only focusing on reopening the government. Other than only voting on reopening the government on Wednesday, the House’s last vote on the floor was in mid- September. So, what should Congress focus on? We asked a couple of members.
The latest scam poses a threat to Veterans financial security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 43 days, the longest government shutdown has ended. The President just signed the bill Wednesday night after Americans spent weeks witnessing congressional members fight across the aisle.
Wednesday evening, the House signed off on the plan, which was approved by the Senate on Monday. The Continuing Resolution, or C.R., bill will fund the federal government through Jan. 30 and also contains additional provisions, including full-year funding for the USDA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), services for veterans and the VA, among others.
Wednesday evening, the House signed off on the plan, which was approved by the Senate on Monday. The Continuing Resolution, or C.R., bill will fund the federal government through Jan. 30 and also contains additional provisions, including full-year funding for the USDA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), services for veterans and the VA, among others.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tucked away in the continuing resolution is a provision that could undo one of the President’s priorities: reducing the federal workforce. It would rescind the thousands of layoffs the administration issued during this shutdown.
