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politics1 year ago

"Congress Reveals $1.2 Trillion Funding Package to Avert Shutdown"

Congressional leaders have unveiled a $1.2 trillion government funding package, including six bills and spanning over 1,000 pages, to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of a Friday night deadline. The package features funding for various departments and includes provisions such as a ban on direct U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Lawmakers are working to approve the legislation before the deadline, with the House expected to pass it under suspension of the rules, and the Senate requiring unanimity to move it along quickly.

via CBS News|
#bipartisan-compromise#budget-package#congress
politics-government-spending1 year ago

"Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Spending Package to Avert Shutdown"

US congressional leaders have released a $1.1tn bipartisan spending measure for defense, homeland security, and other programs, giving lawmakers less than two days to avert a partial government shutdown. The package covers about two-thirds of the $1.66tn in discretionary government spending for the fiscal year and includes investments in the American people, a stronger economy, national security, and global leadership. The compressed schedule raises the risk of a partial shutdown after a Friday midnight deadline, unless Senate Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement to expedite the bill.

via The Guardian US|
#bipartisan-compromise#government-shutdown#national-debt
politics1 year ago

"United States Senate Committee on Appropriations Releases Remarks in THE NEWSROOM"

U.S. Senator Patty Murray and other top appropriators have released a bipartisan funding package for fiscal year 2024, emphasizing investments in national security and the American people. The legislation rejects steep cuts and extreme Republican riders, aiming to lower child care costs, protect workers' rights, invest in education and health, support small businesses, and strengthen national defense. The package also includes provisions for combating the opioid crisis, supporting Afghan allies, and maintaining America's global leadership.

via United States Senate Committee on Appropriations|
#bipartisan-compromise#child-care#fiscal-year-2024-appropriations
politics1 year ago

"Katie Britt's Controversial State of the Union Response and SNL Parody"

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Alabama Sen. Katie Britt for using a sex trafficking victim's story to attack President Biden's border policies, pointing out the misleading nature of her anecdote and calling for bipartisan action on immigration reform. Buttigieg highlighted a recent failed bipartisan agreement on immigration changes and accused congressional Republicans of prioritizing political attacks over solving the border issue.

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-compromise#border-security#immigration-reform
politics1 year ago

Senate swiftly passes funding bills to avert government shutdown

The Senate passed a package of six funding bills to avert a partial government shutdown before the midnight deadline, with a vote of 75-22. The bills, which cover various important programs, will now go to President Joe Biden for signing into law. This $467.5 billion appropriations package provides funding for several departments and federal programs through the end of September. However, Congress still has two weeks to address the remaining six funding bills before the next deadline, which may prove more challenging.

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-compromise#government-funding#partial-shutdown
politics1 year ago

"Biden Calls Congressional Leaders to White House for Urgent Talks on Ukraine Aid and Government Funding"

President Biden plans to meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday to discuss funding the government before the looming partial shutdown deadline on Friday. Lawmakers are at a stalemate, with no deal in sight, and are urged to strike a bipartisan compromise. The funding is due to run out for some federal agencies on March 1, and the Defense Department faces a March 8 deadline.

via Reuters|
#bipartisan-compromise#congressional-leaders#government-funding
politics1 year ago

"Congressional Gridlock: The History and Crisis of Bipartisan Immigration Deals"

A bipartisan immigration reform deal collapsed in the Senate this week as Republicans, influenced by Donald Trump, backed away from the agreement. This mirrors a historical pattern where Republicans abandon bipartisan immigration deals, citing concerns over "amnesty" for undocumented immigrants. The recent proposal, which prioritized border security over pathways to citizenship, was ultimately derailed by Trump's lobbying efforts. The politics of immigration have become increasingly complex, with a surge in migrants at the southern border and shifting global displacement trends.

via HuffPost|
#bipartisan-compromise#border-security#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Senator Lankford Threatened Over Border Bill: Biden Blames GOP"

Senator James Lankford revealed that an unnamed media personality threatened to "destroy" him for pursuing a bipartisan immigration bill, which ultimately failed in a Senate vote. The bill, crafted with Democratic senators, aimed to address the border crisis but faced opposition from former President Trump and conservative commentators. Lankford expressed frustration over false claims that the bill provided amnesty and highlighted the challenges of breaking through misinformation.

via HuffPost|
#bipartisan-compromise#immigration-bill#james-lankford
politics1 year ago

Border Bill Collapse: Impact on 2024 Campaign and Partisan Politics

The collapse of a border security deal by Republicans has infused presidential campaign politics into the immigration issue, potentially lessening President Biden's vulnerability on the matter. The failure to reach a bipartisan compromise has given Democrats ammunition to argue that Republicans are playing politics with the border crisis. Meanwhile, the Nevada Republican presidential primary saw Nikki Haley lose to "none of these candidates" by a significant margin, highlighting Republican primary voters' lack of enthusiasm for her.

via The Washington Post|
#2024-election#bipartisan-compromise#border-security
politics1 year ago

"Unveiling Raw Cynicism: A Chronicle by Charlie Sykes"

Senate Republicans are facing internal divisions over a bipartisan border bill, with some members already declaring the proposal dead less than 24 hours after its release. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies are now recommending that Republicans vote against advancing the bill, effectively halting the effort and jeopardizing new aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, as conservatives resist, the U.S. Border Patrol union has endorsed the Senate immigration deal, and the Chamber of Commerce is calling for the immediate passage of the border bill. Additionally, the article discusses controversial statements made by Candace Owens and the evolving role of Christian-right leaders in American politics.

via The Bulwark|
#bipartisan-compromise#border-bill#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Republican Outrage: Bipartisan Border Bill Sparks Controversy"

Republicans who initially demanded concessions from Democrats on tougher border enforcement are now vehemently opposing the bipartisan compromise legislation seeking to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, with some calling it a betrayal and vowing to filibuster it. Despite including conservative wins, such as provisions to expel migrants and restrict asylum claims, many GOP members are bowing to pressure from Donald Trump and his allies, with some openly admitting they don’t want to give President Joe Biden a victory. The survival of the $118 billion national security emergency spending package in the Senate will depend on support from the center of both political parties, but given the animus on the right, even 10 or 15 GOP votes might prove difficult.

via Yahoo News|
#bipartisan-compromise#border-security#immigration
politics1 year ago

"Biden and Senators Reach Bipartisan Immigration Deal to Address Border Security"

President Biden is facing the challenge of crafting legislation on immigration and border security that can pass both chambers of Congress while addressing a major campaign vulnerability. Lawmakers from both parties are divided on the best approach, with senators working on a deal linking foreign aid with increased border security. Biden's message needs to appeal to both Republicans and Democrats, and his recent statement about being "willing to make significant compromises on the border" raises questions about his strategy and target audience.

via POLITICO|
#bipartisan-compromise#border-negotiations#congressional-leaders
politics1 year ago

"Johnson's Warning: Bipartisan Border Deal in Peril as Senate Negotiations Heat Up"

Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the emerging bipartisan immigration deal, stating that it would be "dead on arrival" in the House, and blaming the opposition of former President Donald J. Trump for its likely failure. He also indicated that the House would instead focus on impeaching the homeland security secretary and emphasized the need for an immigration crackdown bill. The fate of the deal and additional aid for Ukraine remains uncertain as hard-right House Republicans also oppose it.

via The New York Times|
#bipartisan-compromise#donald-j-trump#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

Key Highlights of Congress' $886 Billion Defense Bill

Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, a defense bill that includes provisions for national security and Utah, with $886 billion allocated for defense needs and the largest pay increase for service members in two decades. The bill also directs funding to Ukraine and Israel, authorizes new military construction projects, and includes measures to protect against foreign threats. Sen. Mitt Romney added provisions to improve passport services, support military service, and address the military recruitment crisis. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

via Deseret News|
#bipartisan-compromise#defense-bill#military-funding