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Politics and Congressional Activity An assessment of the year thus far for Congressional achievements is a mixed bag with many important issues yet to be dealt with in 2019.  Although the budget deal that Congress reached before the recess began is arguably an accomplishment, there is still opportunity for problems when Congress returns in September because Congress will need to approve appropriations legislation that specifies the funds allocated for the […]

Politics and Congressional Activity H0use and Senate leadership continue to meet with White House officials in an effort to work out a two-year budget deal that would also address the issue of the debt ceiling limit.  If they can successfully agree on a two-year deal rather than just a one-year measure, the path to writing spending bills and avoiding another government shutdown becomes clearer. Congress passed a $19 billion disaster […]

Politics and Congressional Activity Congress returned on June 3rd from a Memorial Day recess to face a number of pressing issues.  Negotiations on budget and spending legislation are in the hands of House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) with a goal of reaching agreement in time to prevent the need to pass a continuing resolution prior to the start of the fiscal year on October 1st.  […]