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politics20 days ago

Fetterman: Partial government shutdown likely amid DHS funding dispute

Sen. John Fetterman warns a partial government shutdown is likely as Democrats and Republicans clash over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration-enforcement reforms. Democrats have laid out 10 guardrails (e.g., body cameras for DHS officers), which Republicans have not accepted, making a deal elusive as DHS funding nears expiration. The standoff could affect agencies beyond ICE and CBP, such as TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA, with leaders from both parties pressing for a resolution or short-term funding patch.

via Politico|
#dhs#fetterman#funding
politics8 months ago

Fetterman Expresses Frustration Over Missing Beach Trip Due to Vote

Sen. John Fetterman expressed frustration with the prolonged Senate vote-a-rama on the GOP megabill, indicating he just wants the process to end and has announced he will vote no, citing issues like Medicaid and SNAP cuts. The bill faces intense negotiations and amendments in both chambers, with GOP efforts to modify Medicaid provisions, clean-energy credits, and tax policies, amid intra-party disputes and strategic amendments. Meanwhile, other political developments include Rep. Dwight Evans' retirement, GOP campaign launches, and amendments related to cryptocurrency and energy tax credits.

via Politico|
#fetterman#medicaid#megabill
"Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges Over Qatar Gifts"
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges Over Qatar Gifts"

Senator John Fetterman has renewed his call for the expulsion of Senator Bob Menendez following a second superseding indictment accusing Menendez of bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Qatar and Egypt. Fetterman, who has been vocal about the issue since the initial charges in September, argues that Menendez's alleged actions warrant his removal from the Senate. The Democratic Caucus has shown significant support for Menendez's resignation, and Fetterman has previously introduced measures to limit Menendez's role and access in the Senate. The Senate has the constitutional power to expel members with a two-thirds majority, a rare occurrence historically.

via NBC News|
##briberyallegations#ethics