David Hawkings
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Back from vacation, Congress faces the immigration stalemate, tensions over new tariffs, and a power struggle over whether to privatize the care of veterans
June 05, 2018 -
Despite their factions, Democrats and Republicans appear unified in their disdain for the latest Farm Bill.
May 22, 2018 -
Congress is back in session for three weeks, one of its longest consecutive stretches from now until midterm elections.
May 08, 2018 -
Roll Call's David Hawkings says Congress returns from a short break with a heavy load - but no legislation in particular stands out.
April 10, 2018 -
From the budget to gun control protests, Roll Call's David Hawkings offered analysis of Capitol Hill's busy weekend March 23-25.
March 27, 2018 -
Lawmakers have spent the last four weeks finalizing appropriations for fiscal 2018, with the intent of packaging all 12 spending bills into one omnibus.
March 12, 2018 -
Congress is back after a 10 day recess. Roll Call's David Hawkings tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin what's up ahead in budget talks.
February 27, 2018 -
Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings discusses the latest budget deal on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
February 13, 2018 -
Senators seem as far apart as ever on fiscal budget talks. But will Tuesday's State of the Union address help avert a shutdown, or hurt even more?
January 30, 2018 -
Congress is trying to avert a shutdown, but some are concerned a continuing resolution could trigger sequestration.
January 19, 2018 -
Time is running out for Congress. A third continuing resolution expires on Friday, Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings reviews the chances for another temporary budget on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
January 16, 2018 -
Congress is looking likely to pass a short-term extension to the current continuing resolution. Still, many more fights lie ahead over a long-term budget.
December 05, 2017 -
In Congress, the majority leadership's hopes on health insurance, immigration and taxes have so far produced little.
November 21, 2017 -
President Trump is insisting congressional Democrats go along with the border wall if they want an immigration reform bill.
November 07, 2017 -
The great tax debate is alive and well on Capitol Hill this week. While no bill is dealing with death directly, there's a new one on health care insurance.
October 24, 2017