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Hear those drumbeats? They’re predictions of a January government shutdown

They somehow cobbled together two consecutive continuing resolutions. Now members of Congress aren’t sure what will happen when the current one expires….

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Stethoscope and money on wooden table representing health care, FEHB plans.

The government could still close, but your health insurance will march on

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The situation in Congress is probably worse than you think

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One DMV congressman’s view of the ongoing shutdown showdown

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There’s only one question before Congress, at least this week

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Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt

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After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall

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How the Ukraine War could gum up federal budget negotiations

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The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act becomes a dart board for peevish lawmakers

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Capitol Hill monitors enter a wait and see period

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FILE - In this photo March 22, 2013 file photo, the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington. Lawmakers are increasingly looking at boosting the IRS to help pay for infrastructure improvements. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

IRS faces $20B cut from modernization fund under debt ceiling agreement

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That tick-tick-tick-tick-tick you hear? It’s the countdown to debt ceiling doomsday

With cameras whirring, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders will meet with President Biden tomorrow.

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The Senate is alone on Capitol Hill this week, as the budget debate rolls on

The House is in recess this week, but the Senate will hear more budget testimony and deal with judicial nominees. Federal Drive with Tom Temin got the…

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Speaker McCarthy’s debt-limit proposal evokes AFGE backlash

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit proposal evokes backlash from the largest federal employee union. The Department of Homeland Security announces new measures to address AI advances, as well as threats from China. And the VA warns that the debt-ceiling proposal by House Republicans would cut tens of thousands of jobs.