Why there’s not a huge cause for optimism for the rest of the federal budget year

The latest continuing resolution Congress passed last week avoided a government shutdown. But even if lawmakers achieve that feat again next year, on the two different dates when the CR expires, there are a lot of other ways the rest of fiscal 2024 could be messy for federal agencies and their vendors. To look into it further, Federal News Network Deputy Director Jared Serbu talked with Larry Allen, President of Allen Federal Business Partners on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview Transcript:  Larry Allen Jared, my primary concern still…

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Huge Crowds Greet MoveOn Banned Bookmobile at Chicago Tour Kickoff

Chicago, I.L. – Yesterday, MoveOn Political Action’s first Banned Bookmobile multistate tour officially launched in Chicago, with nearly 100 attendees and MoveOn distributing hundreds of books during the event. Illinois Senator Laura Murphy and Representative Anne Stava-Murray discussed the new first-in-the-nation law they championed in the legislature to prohibit the banning of books in public libraries. National Education Association President Becky Pringle, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, and MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting came to Chicago to promote their organizations’ efforts to hold Ron DeSantis and his MAGA…

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Mexico’s Next President Gets ‘Respectful’ Call From Trump After Huge Win – NPR

NPR Mexico's Next President Gets 'Respectful' Call From Trump After Huge WinNPRPresident Donald Trump says he called Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador Monday and spoke for 30 minutes about trade, border security and the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump said he came away upbeat after …Andés Manuel López Obrador: New Mexico president wants friendlier relations with US and TrumpThe Independent Mexico's President-Elect Offers Migration Reduction in Call With TrumpNewsweekWhat does López Obrador's win in Mexico mean for the US?PBS NewsHourThe Guardianall 944 news articles » us president…

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Democrats would need huge wave — one not seen in more than 40 years — to win US House, report says – The Denver Post

The Denver Post Democrats would need huge wave — one not seen in more than 40 years — to win US House, report saysThe Denver PostA report released Monday suggests Democrats might have to temper their enthusiasm about climbing back to power during this year's midterm elections. To win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats would need a tremendous electoral …Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "I am considering a VETO of the Omnibus Spending Bill based on the fact that the 800,000 …Twitter Trump signs massive spending…

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