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Stakes Rise as Shutdown Drama Nears Funding Cliffs
A deadline to fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, could be powerful in bringing parties to the table.
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Senate Votes Against New Tariffs on Canada
Four Republicans joined with Democrats to vote against President Donald Trump’s authority to impose additional tariffs on Canada.
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
The U.S. Army’s European component said the canceled troop rotation reflects ‘increased European capability and responsibility’ on NATO’s eastern flank.
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No Consensus in Senate on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The bill would set Daylight Saving Time as the permanent standard nationwide, but states could choose to opt out.
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Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the bill was a ruse.
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Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Be Solved for Next Month
The program, which provides food stamps to about 42 million people, is scheduled to run out of money on Nov. 1.
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Virginia Announces Alternative Food Stamp Program as SNAP Deadline Looms
The federal government’s food stamp program is slated to pause because of the government shutdown.
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Vance Says Troops Will Be Paid for Now as Pressure Builds on Congress to End Shutdown
A Senate vote on legislation to reopen the government failed for the 13th time on Oct. 28.
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Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
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Stakes Rise as Shutdown Drama Nears Funding Cliffs
A deadline to fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, could be powerful in bringing parties to the table.
|
Senate Votes Against New Tariffs on Canada
Four Republicans joined with Democrats to vote against President Donald Trump’s authority to impose additional tariffs on Canada.
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Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
The U.S. Army’s European component said the canceled troop rotation reflects ‘increased European capability and responsibility’ on NATO’s eastern flank.
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No Consensus in Senate on Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The bill would set Daylight Saving Time as the permanent standard nationwide, but states could choose to opt out.
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Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the bill was a ruse.
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Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Be Solved for Next Month
The program, which provides food stamps to about 42 million people, is scheduled to run out of money on Nov. 1.
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Virginia Announces Alternative Food Stamp Program as SNAP Deadline Looms
The federal government’s food stamp program is slated to pause because of the government shutdown.
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Vance Says Troops Will Be Paid for Now as Pressure Builds on Congress to End Shutdown
A Senate vote on legislation to reopen the government failed for the 13th time on Oct. 28.
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Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
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