Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that ...
House GOP panel passes budget blueprint with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and steep spending reductions
The Republican-led Budget Committee approved a sweeping proposal to unlock Trump's agenda, sending it to the full House.
GOP’s Right Flank Secures Deeper Spending Cuts as House Budget Advances
Republican leaders agreed to accept a tighter limit on tax cuts’ size if spending reductions miss their target.
House panel advances budget resolution after marathon meeting
The House Budget Committee advanced a budget resolution after a marathon meeting Thursday, clearing the first hurdle in the ...
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Rep. Gwen Moore Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Restore Delphi Salaried Retirees’ Pensions
You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...
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Republican from Grand Blanc Township announces run for governor
Anthony Hudson of Grand Blanc Township is the second Republican to announce a campaign for governor after Michigan Senate ...
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Trump's pick for education chief says Congress needed to shut down department
Linda McMahon told senators she believes it would take an act of Congress to abolish the Education Department, saying the ...
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Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
The Senate voted Wednesday, to confirm former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech Copyright ...
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U.S. House passes Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act for 5th time
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act passed the United States House of Representatives by a ...
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Murphy's sculptures of all U.S. presidents on display at PSPL
To celebrate February, the month of presidents, Shaun Murphy brought the sculpted heads of America’s presidents up from the ...
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Pete Aguilar
Peter Rey Aguilar is an American politician serving as the United States representative ... 33rd congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Aguilar was elected House ...