appropriations bills

Appropriations Bill Passes in House, Minority of Republicans Call it Funding for the 'Swamp'

Appropriations Bill Passes in House, Minority of Republicans Call it Funding for the 'Swamp'
Jackson Bakich
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March 7, 2024
U.S. Representatives shared their rationales for voting for or against the newest appropriations bill that stopped a government shutdown. The bill passed 339-85. The vote was not strictly on party lines, but most “no” votes came from Republicans (83). GOP Members of Congress boasted cuts to federal agencies including the FBI (6%), ATF (7%), and […]
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Scott Sends Letter to Schumer Urging a Plan of Action Regarding 12 Appropriations Bills

Scott Sends Letter to Schumer Urging a Plan of Action Regarding 12 Appropriations Bills
Jackson Bakich
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October 5, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) demanding that he send a plan of action to Republicans concerning the 12 appropriations bills that need to be passed to avoid a December omnibus. “The core constitutional responsibility of the United States Congress is the […]
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