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Can Congress Trust the CBO? Policy Experts Highlight Forecasting Failures
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided nonpartisan budget and economic analyses to Congress since it was established in 1974. The CBO mission is to offer objective information to aid in effective policy-making.
House Appropriations Committee shares Valentine's Day-themed messages
With Valentine's Day upon us, the House Appropriations Committee has taken a lighthearted approach to express their fondness for the appropriations process.
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House leaders back Trump's strategy on Iran with maximum pressure
By Federal Newswire | Feb 7, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert, and Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart have expressed their support for...
Republicans seek documents on Fulton County DA's coordination with January 6 committee
By Federal Newswire | Feb 6, 2025
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Congressman Barry Loudermilk have requested documents and transcribed interviews from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office.
Congress leaders respond to airport collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
By Federal Newswire | Jan 31, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack have issued a statement following a mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Jim Jordan praises Trump for signing Laken Riley Act
By Federal Newswire | Jan 31, 2025
Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed his approval of President Trump's decision to sign the Laken Riley Act into law.
Tom Cole issues statement on Donald Trump's inauguration as 47th U.S. president
By Federal Newswire | Jan 23, 2025
Today, Chairman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th district released a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
Lawmakers call for probe into alleged misuse of PEPFAR funds
By Federal Newswire | Jan 18, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, along with Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart and Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt, have expressed concern over the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS...
House Judiciary Committee releases DOJ official transcripts on Hunter Biden probe
By Federal Newswire | Jan 15, 2025
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has released transcripts from interviews with several Department of Justice officials, including Special Counsel David Weiss and Former Assistant US Attorney Lesley Wolf.
Critics call out FEMA's unequal response to California wildfires and Hurricane Helene
By Federal Newswire reports | Jan 15, 2025
As recovery efforts continue for California’s wildfires, Steve Chancellor, host of the Native Patriot podcast, has called into question President Joe Biden’s recent promise to fully fund the response and rebuilding process, citing what he describes as “discrepancies” in the federal government’s treatment of disaster-stricken red states.
Tom Cole discusses America First agenda with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Federal Newswire | Jan 13, 2025
Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the America First agenda and Republican priorities for the upcoming 119th Congress.
Judiciary Committee unveils website detailing federal weaponization probe
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
The House Judiciary Committee has launched a new webpage dedicated to the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
Susan Collins becomes chair of powerful Senate appropriations committee
By Federal Newswire | Jan 7, 2025
U.S. Senator Susan Collins has officially assumed the role of Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first Republican woman to lead this influential committee.
Tom Cole takes oath for 119th Congress; continues role as Appropriations Chair
By Federal Newswire | Jan 3, 2025
Today, Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District was sworn in for the 119th Congress.
Durbin supports Biden's commutation of federal death sentences
By Federal Newswire | Dec 25, 2024
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support for President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of most individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment.
Senator Lummis: 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0 is warfare on the American people'
By Federal Newswire | Dec 23, 2024
Senator Cynthia Lummis has characterized Operation Chokepoint 2.0 as "warfare on the American people," highlighting its impact on access to financial services.
Senate passes disaster relief package amid criticism from Senator Murray
By Federal Newswire | Dec 21, 2024
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a statement following the Senate's approval of a disaster relief package and continuing resolution (CR).
Murray emphasizes need for bipartisan agreement on government funding
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her readiness to remain in Washington through Christmas to ensure that government funding is secured.
House passes American Relief Act 2025 providing extensive disaster aid
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545, known as the American Relief Act, 2025.
Judiciary Committee questions asset managers about ESG involvement
By Federal Newswire | Dec 20, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chairman Thomas Massie have requested information from over 60 U.S.-based asset managers.
