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Appropriations
Federal labor board lobbies for additional funding, staffing resources as Congressional deadline looms
Dec 15, 2022
The NLRB warns that no increase in funding could result in agency furloughs.
Earmarks make a comeback in a closely divided Congress
Mar 12, 2021
Opponents argue earmarks opened the door to corruption and waste. Supporters argue they'll help make Congress more effective.
Congress returns to face funding deadline
Sep 9, 2019
A busy agenda, including a looming deadline for a spending deal, awaits lawmakers returning from their summer recess.
U.S. government shuts down for the second time in 2018
Feb 8, 2018
The shutdown came after Kentucky Senator Rand Paul blocked a vote on the budget plan.