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Federal News Radio counts down the 10 biggest stories that came out of Congress in 2015.
December 24, 2015 -
Congress came out swinging last week, with some lawmakers calling on the IRS chief's impeachment, while House Republicans passed a bill that would give private debt collectors some of the responsibilities currently held by the tax agency. Report cards were also issued from Capitol Hill, and there was a lot of red.
November 09, 2015 -
A stopgap measure to avert a federal shutdown is set for a vote hours before a fiscal deadline would force the government to start the new year with closed doors.
September 29, 2015 -
The Senate has voted in support of a bill that would keep the government open until Dec. 11. The continuing resolution would hold funding at 2015 levels and includes money for Planned Parenthood.
September 28, 2015 -
In-Depth host Francis Rose argues that Speaker Boehner's decision was both a bone toss and a punch in the mouth.
September 25, 2015 -
A new plan that would keep the government open through Dec. 11 is beginning to emerge. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) introduced a clean, short-term continuing resolution that does not include language that would defund Planned Parenthood.
September 24, 2015 -
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) says the threat of another government shutdown has not pushed members of Congress any closer to the negotiating table.
September 16, 2015 -
Senate Democrats want to launch bipartisan budget talks now. Wait any longer, they say, and it could be too late to stave off cuts or even a government shutdown.
August 18, 2015 -
The list of items likely to spark major fights — or at least some distraction - once Congress returns is growing. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promises no more government shutdowns. Democrats called for budget negotiations to start last month. But Roll Call reports Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said no debates have started yet. Tom Shoop is editor in chief at Government Executive magazine. He tells In Depth with Francis Rose that McConnell is making a promise that he doesn't have the power to keep.
August 14, 2015 -
Despite overwhelming agreement that cybersecurity legislation is needed, Senate lawmakers couldn’t agree on how such a bill would look. Lawmakers did approve the nomination of Denise Turner Roth to be GSA administrator.
August 06, 2015 -
By DAVID ESPO and ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans pushed a balanced-budget blueprint toward post-midnight Senate approval early Friday, laying down conservative markers for a likely veto struggle with President Barack Obama…
March 27, 2015 -
The only solution that will demonstrate House Republican leaders are serious about governing is to put a fully-funded DHS bill on the floor right away, says In Depth host Francis Rose.
March 02, 2015 -
By DAVID ESPO and ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A partial agency shutdown looming, Senate Republicans offered Tuesday to permit a vote on Homeland Security funding legislation stripped of immigration provisions backed by…
February 25, 2015 -
Friday is deadline day for the Homeland Security Department. Sen. Mitch McConnell(R-Ky.) will try/tried for the fourth time today to introduce the House's bill to fund DHS. David Hawkings is Senior Editor at Roll Call and writes the Hawkings Here blog. On In Depth with Francis Rose, he explained what to watch for next in the DHS showdown.
February 23, 2015 -
By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional stalemate over funding for the Homeland Security Department deepened Thursday as Senate Democrats blocked action on the bill for a third straight day to protest…
February 06, 2015