In an attempt to avoid the sequester that will take effect March 1, Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that calls for $55 billion in spending cuts and $54 billion in new
MoreThe Senate should act first on replacing the more than $85 billion in automatic cuts set to kick in March 1 with a different legislation package, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said
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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a two-hour meeting on Tuesday to debate the nomination of Chuck Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense, according to a New York Times article. In
MoreJohn Campbell, a U.S. Army lieutenant general and current deputy chief of staff, has been nominated to serve as the Army’s next chief of staff. If confirmed, the 34-year military veteran would
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President Barack Obama will nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor equipment retailer REI, to succeed Ken Salazar as interior secretary, Reuters reports. Jewell initially joined Recreation Equipment Inc.’s board of directors in
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President Barack Obama signed legislation Monday to suspend the federal debt ceiling and avoid default at least until August, The Hill newspaper reports. Justin Sink writes the government will borrow nearly $450
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Virginia’s senate committee has supported a two-year moratorium on the use of drones by police and government agencies. According to a WTOP article, the measure was approved on Monday by the Senate
MoreIn an interview with The Hill newspaper, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said he expects President Barack Obama to issue a cybersecurity executive order after the State of the Union address. Carper, chairman
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The Senate has passed a “No Budget No Pay” bill authorizing a temporary suspension of the current debt limit of $16.4 trillion through May 18. According to a NextGov article, the bill was
MoreChuck Hagel was in Washington, D.C. today to attend a Senate panel hearing for his nomination as Secretary of Defense, according to an ABC News article. “I’m on the record on many
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