Congress Passes Bill in Vote to End Brief Overnight Shutdown
A brief government shutdown ensued overnight, but quickly came to an end after Congress reached an agreement early this morning.
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More Lawmakers Target Congressional Pay as Retribution for Shutdowns
More lawmakers want to see pay withheld from Members of Congress for shutdowns. One has even pledged to have her salary withheld until the shutdown is resolved.
Why Do We Care That Congress Does Not Pass Appropriations Bills On Time?
Government now frequently operates without a formal budget. The author outlines some of the problems this can create.
Congress Avoids Another Shutdown, For Now
Congress has passed yet another temporary stopgap measure to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.
Congress Avoids Shutdown, for Now
With passage of a temporary spending bill, Congress has averted a shutdown, at least for another couple of weeks.
Can Congress Legislate Morale Improvements?
Legislation intended to improve morale at DHS is advancing in Congress. How likely is it that the bill can truly have a positive impact on employee welfare?
Congress Passes Resolution to Avoid a Shutdown
A short term funding resolution has been passed by Congress to keep the government funded through May 5.
Congress and the Bailout: Why Americans Distrust Government
The bailout bill “ended up attached to a measure that extends benefits to people suffering from depression and is named after a lawmaker who died in a crash.” Most people do not know what is in the bill. Congress may prefer it that way.
