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Want meds dropped from the sky when you’re sick? Congress must act on drone delivery | Opinion

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/business/4601569-former-congressional-budget-leaders-slam-absolutely-broke-budget-process/

Apr 18

Former congressional budget leaders slam ‘absolutely broke’ budget process: Several former leaders of the House and Senate Budget committees criticized the ...

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Apr 05

House Freedom Caucus lays out demands for considering Baltimore bridge funding: The House Freedom Caucus is issuing a series of conditions for considering ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4576691-house-freedom-caucus-baltimore-bridge-funding/

Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse

Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.

The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.

Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.

Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.

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Apr 11

Opposition indulges in politics of hate, separatism: PM in Tamil Nadu: Punish Congress, DMK over Katchatheevu, Sanatana Dharma

deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/pm-in-tamil-nadu-attacks-congress-dmk-on-katchatheevu-889061

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Apr 12

Congressman Don Beyer went back to college to learn AI: A Virginia congressman has gone back to college to study artificial intelligence so he can help regulate ...

apnews.com/article/ai-congress-artificial-intelligence-tiktok-meta-27ba6bcfd2ee7a19c0fd7343bfee6e62

Quick Glance: Congressman Don Beyer's Efforts in AI Regulation

Don Beyer was among the first to equip car dealerships in the U.S. with websites. As a representative, the Virginia Democrat is involved in a bipartisan group focused on regulating artificial intelligence.

When questions about regulating artificial intelligence emerged, the 73-year-old Beyer decided to pursue a master's degree in machine learning at George Mason University. This illustrates the broader effort by members of Congress to educate themselves about artificial intelligence as they discuss laws that will shape its development.

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Apr 15

INDIA bloc: United by polls, divided by manifestoes on key issues: Cong and DMK are silent on restoration of OPS while SP, RJD, CPI(M) and CPI pledge its ...

indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/india-bloc-lok-sabha-elections-manifestos-key-issues-9272040/

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The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/11/privacy-bill-technology-data-regulation-cantwell/

Apr 11

A new tech privacy bill is a good start, though hardly sufficient: Legislation to rein in Big Tech is long overdue.

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Apr 15

USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more: Two years after Congress wiped more than $100 billion off the U.S. Postal Service’s books ...

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/15/biden-usps-amazon-aid/

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pbs.org/newshour/world/how-the-u-s-could-rush-weapons-to-ukraine-to-battle-russia

Apr 19

How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...

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pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress

Apr 18

WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress

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Mar 24

Biden signs $1.2T funding package after shutdown threat ends: President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed ...

apnews.com/article/biden-federal-budget-shutdown-government-d95284dd10deca3d5eb7b1185a770de7

Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation

The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.

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Apr 14

From Kamaraj to Stalin, alliances a constant theme in elections in T.N.: Tamil Nadu's complex coalition politics between Dravidian parties and BJP-led ...

thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/from-kamaraj-to-stalin-alliances-a-constant-theme-in-elections-in-tn/article68061870.ece

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Mar 25

White House looking for ‘opportunity to repeal’ funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags

thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4554683-white-house-looking-for-opportunity-to-repeal-funding-bill-provision-preventing-us-embassies-from-flying-pride-flags/

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Apr 08

Scoop: House Democrats eye 2025 comeback for Congress' diversity and inclusion office

axios.com/2024/04/08/house-democrats-restore-dei-office

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Mar 20

Congress faces crunch time on government funding: Congress faces an increasingly tight time crunch to get a sprawling government funding deal across the finish ...

thehill.com/business/budget/4545533-congress-faces-crunch-time-on-government-funding/

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Apr 09

House GOP moves quickly to install new spending chief: House Republicans are expected to move quickly this week to install a new head of the powerful House ...

thehill.com/homenews/4581531-house-gop-moves-quickly-to-install-new-spending-chief/

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Apr 09

Congress races to renew key government surveillance program before next week's deadline

axios.com/2024/04/09/congress-fisa-surveillance-deadline

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/business/budget/4543509-shutdown-deadline-government-funding-live-coverage/

Mar 20

Congress races toward shutdown deadline: Live coverage: Congress is racing toward a Friday shutdown deadline, with leaders putting the finishing touches on the ...

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Mar 24

Budget deal slashes U.S. funding for Palestinians’ U.N. lifeline: The federal spending package approved by Congress strips hundreds of millions of dollars from ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/23/budget-deal-unrwa-gaza/

Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding

A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.

The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.

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Mar 28

Use power of social media to seek votes, Paatil urges BJP workers: Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s example of how he “overthrew the Congress government” in ...

indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-c-r-paatil-use-power-of-social-media-seek-votes-bjp-workers-9238822/

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Apr 17

Senate hearing with deepfake experts tackles elections and sexual abuse : At a Senate hearing, deepfake detection software experts shared concerns with existing ...

nbcnews.com/tech/misinformation/senate-hearing-deepfake-experts-tackles-elections-sexual-abuse-rcna148109

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Apr 01

The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players: The decade starting from 1967 marked a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu as it ...

thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/the-years-that-saw-two-dravidian-majors-becoming-tamil-nadus-principal-players/article68010012.ece

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Apr 17

HAPPENING NOW: The Senate Homeland Security committee holds a hearing on Boeing safety concerns. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/boeing-spotlight-congress-calls-whistleblower-testify-defects-planes-109336275

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Mar 23

Sunday shows preview: House GOP infighting on full display as Congress narrowly averts shutdown

thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4551799-sunday-shows-preview-house-gop-infighting-on-full-display-as-congress-narrowly-averts-shutdown/

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Mar 28

#NDTVYuva |👀 Get a sneak peek of the venue with some behind-the-scenes action! Stay tuned to witness India's foremost YUVA disruptors from various domains - from ... Show more www.ndtv.com/ #UnlockTheFuture

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Mar 21

Congress gets a $1.2 trillion spending bill days before shutdown: House and Senate leaders unveiled new legislation that would fund the federal government for ...

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The Hill (newspaper)

thehill.com/business/4556451-visa-mastercard-to-lower-swipe-fees-in-merchant-antitrust-suit-settlement/

Mar 26

Retailers slam Visa, Mastercard settlement on swipe fees: Retail industry groups slammed a proposed settlement announced Tuesday between Visa and Mastercard and ...

Quick Glance: Settlement between Visa and MasterCard and merchants on antitrust dispute over fees

Visa and Mastercard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars.

Swipe fees are paid to credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard in exchange for facilitating transactions, with merchants passing those fees on to consumers.

As per the settlement, Visa and Mastercard will cap credit interchange fees until 2030 and must negotiate fees with merchant groups.

The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit alleging that merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, citing antitrust violations by Visa, Mastercard, and their member banks.

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Mar 09

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline

apnews.com/article/biden-government-shutdown-congress-budget-spending-853b90ae025108be4ee98b939facd913

Quick Glance: Congress Passes Budget Package Just Before Shutdown Deadline

The Senate approved a $460 billion spending package in time to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies.

This move would enable the hiring of additional air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, provide a salary increase for federal firefighters, enhance support for homeless veterans, and more.

Republicans successfully maintained non-defense spending at a stable level compared to the previous fiscal year.

Moreover, the package encompasses over 6,600 projects specifically requested by individual legislators, amounting to approximately $12.7 billion.

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Mar 11

‘First step in exposing Modi govt’s corruption’: Congress welcomes Supreme Court dismissing SBI plea on electoral bonds

indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/modi-govts-corruption-congress-supreme-court-dismissing-sbi-plea-electoral-bonds-9207783/

Quick Glance: Tracking Electoral Bond Details

The recent decision by the Supreme Court declared the constitution of the Electoral Bonds Scheme as illegal and mandated the disclosure of details by the State Bank of India (SBI).

SBI has until March 12 to submit the EB donors' data to the Election Commission, who will then publish the information on their website by 5 pm on March 15.

The conclusion of the case signals the start of further tracking and analysis of the data released on Friday by The Collective.

Independent journalists with a minimum of two years of professional experience can apply for the TRC Electoral Bonds Tracker Fellowship to pursue investigative projects and receive financial backing.

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Apr 17

Republican Congressional candidate sends cease and desist letter to Loren Culp: SPOKANE — State Rep. Jacquelyn Maycumber has sent a cease and desist letter ...

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Mar 22

Budget deal would effectively ban Pride flags at US embassies: The $1.2 trillion government funding bill moving through Congress Friday includes a provision that ...

thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4550564-budget-deal-effectively-ban-pride-flag-us-embassies/

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Apr 17

Lawmakers target mergers in first hearing on Change Healthcare hack: There was some bipartisan agreement that the bulking up of health care giants has left the ...

axios.com/2024/04/17/congress-change-healthcare-cyberattack

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Why C.N. Annadurai was buried at the Marina and the row it triggered: C.N. Annadurai, Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister, was buried on Marina Beach ...

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Apr 17

Philly area biotech is worried about Congress’ crackdown on Chinese manufacturers

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Mar 24

1962 Lok Sabha election saw the DMK’s emergence as a principal player in T.N.’s politics

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Apr 11

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida addresses U.S. 'self-doubt' about world role in remarks to Congress

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/japanese-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-address-congress-joint-meeting-rcna147339

Quick Glance: Kishida Warns of Global Risks in US Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes the need for US support to maintain hope in Ukraine and protect Asia from harsher realities in a speech to the US Congress.

Kishida urges the US to continue playing a crucial role in international affairs, especially in the face of threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea.

Despite support for Kishida's remarks championing a free and open Indo-Pacific, some conservative Republicans remained seated during his call for support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Kishida and President Joe Biden unveiled a list of initiatives to deepen their military cooperation and jointly condemned China's 'dangerous and escalatory' actions in the region.

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Apr 13

White House to Congress: Stop Stalling and Fund This Critical Broadband Program: As funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program circle a legislative drain ...

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Apr 16

Congress members have been investing in defense stocks 👀 Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) bought $1,000 to $15,000 worth of Lockheed Martin $LMT shares on March 29 ... Show more

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Mar 13

House passes TikTok crackdown that could ban app in U.S.: The House offensive materialized abruptly, after years of efforts to force TikTok to split from its ...

washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-passes-house-vote/

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators

Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.

The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.

Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.

TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.

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Mar 18

Funding deal eludes Congress just days ahead of government shutdown deadline: Congressional leaders still haven’t reached an agreement to avoid a partial ...

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/funding-deal-eludes-congress-just-days-ahead-government-shutdown-deadl-rcna143566

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Mar 09

Congress passes first package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies

apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-senate-congress-budget-spending-7dfcb8d8682d5dc28c91af3702489d89

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Mar 12

Congress, sleep experts at odds over permanent daylight saving time: Most Americans set their clocks forward one hour this weekend for daylight saving time ...

thehill.com/lobbying/4524246-congress-sleep-experts-at-odds-over-permanent-daylight-saving-time/

Quick Glance: The Truth About Daylight Saving Time: Blame Standard Time, Not DST

Americans unite to complain about time changes twice a year, mistakenly attributing their woes to Daylight Saving Time instead of Standard Time.

Misunderstanding of terms and inaccurate media coverage has fueled confusion and criticism towards DST.

The focus should shift to addressing the issues with Standard Time and the school schedule, rather than unfairly blaming Daylight Saving Time.

Advocating for year-round DST as a solution to the problems associated with clock changes and early sunsets caused by Standard Time.

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Tech Times Apr 12

Congressman Pursues Master's Degree in Machine Learning for AI Regulation Understanding

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The Washington Post

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/29/government-shutdown-deal-vote-cr/

Mar 01

Congress passes short-term funding extension to avert government shutdown: Lawmakers have to pass the short-term extension before midnight Saturday ...

Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown

The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.

The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.

Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.

The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.

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Apr 10

Commentary: Public safety demands better funding: By adequately funding research initiatives and improving the crime statistics infrastructure ...

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Mar 04

Bernie Sanders Calls for Major Overhaul to Solve US Retirement Crisis: "If Congress can bail out the crooks on Wall Street," said the senator ...

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Mar 22

DMK stand against Mekedatu in poll manifesto triggers political row in Karnataka: Congress had made Mekedatu a major issue in the May 2023 Assembly elections

thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/dmk-stand-against-mekedatu-in-poll-manifesto-triggers-political-row-in-karnataka/article67975503.ece

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Mar 11

Congress, sleep experts at odds over permanent daylight saving time: Most Americans set their clocks forward one hour this weekend for daylight saving time ...

thehill.com/lobbying/4524246-congress-sleep-experts-at-odds-over-permanent-daylight-saving-time/

Quick Glance: Confusion Between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time

Americans come together twice a year to complain about time changes.

Confusion between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time leads to misconceptions.

Many Americans mistake one for the other, causing widespread confusion.

School start times, not Daylight Saving Time, are responsible for issues.

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Apr 08

Katchatheevu conundrum: Can disputed island set tone for campaigning in TN?: Katchatheevu, located northeast of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and southwest of Sri ...

business-standard.com/elections/lok-sabha-election/katchatheevu-conundrum-can-disputed-island-set-tone-for-campaigning-in-tn-124040700629_1.html

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Mar 11

A House committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that would ban TikTok or force ByteDance, the app's parent company, to sell ... Show more #USATElection2024 www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/07/tiktok-ban-congress-biden/72886191007/

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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?

TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.

A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.

Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.

A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.

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Apr 09

Rep. Mike Gallagher's Anti-TikTok Bill Could Be A Conflict Of Interest With His New Employer: Palantir

forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2024/04/09/gallagher-ethics-disclosure-tiktok-palantir/

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pbs.org/newshour/show/why-the-government-funding-agreement-may-not-pass-in-time-to-avoid-a-shutdown

Mar 21

Why the government funding agreement may not pass in time to avoid a shutdown: Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a ...

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Mar 01

Congress appears poised to prevent a government shutdown for now: Republicans and Democrats staved off a painful government shutdown this weekend — but only ...

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-appears-poised-prevent-government-shutdown-now-rcna141125

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Apr 08

Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside FAFSA funds: Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the ...

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pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-announce-budget-plan-that-lays-out-his-vision-for-a-second-term

Mar 11

Biden to announce budget plan that lays out his vision for a second term: The proposal calls for tax breaks for families, lower health care costs ...

Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More

President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.

Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.

The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.

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Mar 09

Biden touted science funding, but Congress hollowed out his promise: Congress has fully funded the CHIPS and Science Act’s subsidies for chipmakers ...

politico.com/news/2024/03/09/biden-touted-science-funding-but-congress-hollowed-out-his-promise-00146065

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Mar 19

Congress announces government funding deal, readies to end monthslong government shutdown battle

foxbusiness.com/politics/congress-announces-government-funding-deal-shutdown

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Mar 13

Immigration fight could trigger shutdown at end of next week: Senators in both parties are warning that a political food fight over funding for the Department of ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4527472-immigration-fight-could-trigger-shutdown-at-end-of-next-week/

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Feb 27

Congress appears likely to exclude PBMs, other health priorities from spending package

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4490034-congrescongress-exclude-pbms-health-priorities-spending-package/

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