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Government shutdown can kicked down the road, again

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It’s not a snow day in the DMV today, but federal agencies in the Washington, D.C.-area are open under what the Office of Personnel Management calls a “two-hour delayed arrival.” OPM also said that feds have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework. Emergency employees, though, are expected to report to work on time. (Washington, DC Area, 1/19/24 – OPM) A government shutdown has been averted and Congress has another six weeks to get fiscal 2024 funding across the finish line. House and Senate lawmakers passed the third continuing…

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Once again with feeling, Congress goes for a budget

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Border. Budget. Border. Budget. If Congress sounds like a broken record, well it is. With two weeks to go before government funding lapses for many agencies, Congress did something to move the ball forward on Sunday. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin gets the latest from Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin Well, it turns out Congress over the weekend looks like it may be made a little progress. We get the latest now from Bloomberg Government Deputy News director Loren Duggan. And Loren, what…

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MoveOn Once Again Calls for Congress to Expel George Santos

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Washington, D.C. – Following the explosive bipartisan report released today by the House Ethics Committee, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement: “I can’t believe we have to say this, but a member of Congress has no business using campaign funds to pay for Botox treatments and lavish Atlantic City trips. What more do we need to know? Expel George Santos. New York 3rd District residents deserve real representation—not a lying lawmaker cheating the system at every opportunity for his own gain.”  For months, MoveOn and…

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Trump Indictment Shows He Violated the Law and Endangered Our National Security and Must Be Prevented From Holding Office Again

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the unsealing of a federal indictment of Donald Trump earlier today, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting issued the following statement: “Donald Trump has regularly flouted and violated the law for much of his time as a political candidate and elected official. The criminal evidence unsealed in the indictment shows in painstaking detail that he acted as if he is above the law, while willfully and recklessly endangering our national security. “Now is the time for Donald Trump to be held accountable. And…

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MoveOn Responds to Trump’s Presidential Campaign Announcement – Let’s Make Trump a One-Term President Again

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Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to Donald Trump’s official announcement that he plans to run for president, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Rahna Epting released the following statement: “We defeated Donald Trump before, and we are fully ready to do it again.  “Exactly one week ago, voters unambiguously rejected Trump’s attempt to stack the deck for himself in 2024. If he insists on losing again, we’ll have to oblige.  “Trump and his acolytes would like to forget the fact that in 2020, the most voters ever in American history…

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Ukraine crisis shows Biden behind the curve again, critics say

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President Biden finds himself in a familiar spot after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine: playing catch-up. The commander in chief waited until after the invasion to start ordering sanctions against Russia for the unfolding military clash. It’s the latest instance when Mr. Biden’s lagging responses make it harder for … The Washington Times stories: White House

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