Government Shutdown
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates how the $1.1 trillion continuing resolution Congress is voting on will be divvied up among federal agencies.
December 08, 2016 -
With only a few days left before the current continuing resolution expires, it's back. The threat of a government shutdown. It's likely Congress will avoid that with another CR, but no one knows for how long. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to offer insight on whether they'll inch it along week by week or extend it until May.
December 06, 2016 -
When it comes to predictions, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's a tough year for experts and that the best, as in worst, may be yet to come.
December 02, 2016 -
President Barack Obama signed the continuing resolution Thursday, which Congress passed yesterday. The measure keeps the government functioning through Dec. 9.
September 29, 2016 -
The Senate twice failed to approve a cloture vote on Sept. 27 to stop debate on the short-term continuing resolution attached to a House bill which lawmakers are using as the legislative vehicle to fund the government and avert a government shutdown. The vote would have officially ended debate on the continuing resolution, allowing a final passage vote on the bill.
September 28, 2016 -
The possibility of a government shutdown is again up in the air. A week ago, it looked liked a continuing resolution was in the bag. Maybe we thought too fast. With this week's update, and deadline of Friday night, Federal Drive with Tom Temin checks in with David Hawkings, senior editor at Roll Call.
September 27, 2016 -
Living in the Washington, D.C. area is like being in a bull's eye. What scares locals the most? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's a five-day congressional work week.
September 27, 2016 -
The Senate is scheduled to vote on a House bill that will be used as the legislative vehicle for a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 9 on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
September 23, 2016 -
Sen. Mike Enzi is leading the charge for budget reform as Congress heads into the waning days of fiscal 2016 still looking for agreement on a spending bill.
September 19, 2016 -
With less than 15 days until the end of the fiscal year, the Senate is set to vote on a motion to consider a House bill, which will be used as the legislative vehicle for a short term continuing resolution.
September 16, 2016 -
If you work for the federal government or plan a visit to the Smithsonian or Great Falls, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says watch Congress next week.
September 16, 2016 -
Even though Congress is away for seven weeks, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's not too early to worry about a government shutdown.
July 18, 2016 -
If there is a government shutdown just before the November election, which political party will get the blame? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's time to round up the usual suspects.
July 12, 2016 -
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) said she is spending at least part of her last year in Congress advocating for more money for science and medical research, and for an overall pay raise for federal employees.
April 11, 2016 -
Pundits say every action that comes out of Capitol Hill this year — bills, nominations or hearings — has ties to the 2016 elections.
January 06, 2016