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Oversight
McConnell’s Surprise Move on War Authority
Neither Republicans nor Democrats knew the majority leader planned to set up a debate on authorizing the use of force against ISIS.
Oversight
Senate to Vote on Limiting Syrian Refugees
The chamber is set to tackle a hot-button bill that already passed the House.
Oversight
Election Years and Smooth Spending Bills Don’t Mix
Hill leaders are hoping to pass all 12 appropriations measures separately this year. It's unlikely to happen.
Oversight
Spending Bill Remains Up in the Air as New Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The government is only funded through Wednesday, and the tax extenders deal is unfinished.
Pay & Benefits
Spending Bill Remains Up in the Air
Lawmakers will try to reach a deal by Wednesday, when the stopgap funding bill runs out.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Look to a Short-Term CR to Avoid a Shutdown While They Finish Omnibus Spending Bill
The omnibus spending bill and the tax-extender package are moving slowly, and Congress may need to stay in town at least through the weekend to finish its work.
Oversight
Senate Approves Budget Deal That Spares Federal Pay and Benefits
The two-year agreement passed early Friday morning despite objections of Cruz, Paul.
Oversight
Can Boehner Push Through a Debt Ceiling Increase Before He Leaves?
There are hurdles in his path.
Oversight
The Debt-Limit First Move No One Wants to Make
House and Senate GOP leaders know they need to pass a clean debt-ceiling measure, but neither wants to go first.
Oversight
Senate Majority Leader Braces for a Storm of Conservative Protests Over Debt Ceiling, Budget
McConnell will have to compromise with Democrats and the White House to meet approaching deadlines.
Oversight
Senate Prepares to Pass Defense Bill That Obama Will Veto
Measure uses Overseas Contingency Operations funds to offer additional money to the Defense Department over the sequestration caps.
Oversight
A Shutdown Has Been Avoided ... For Now
Lawmakers pass a stopgap spending bill to keep agencies open through Dec. 11.
Oversight
Congress Moves Halfway to Averting a Shutdown
The Senate easily approved a short-term spending bill, and the House is set to follow suit.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Preparing to Make Deal on Raising Spending Caps
It’s unclear how far they will be willing to go.
Oversight
Congress Plans Votes on Short-Term Spending Measure to Keep Government Open
Both chambers look set to pass clean funding bills this week, as Republicans maneuver to run for leadership.
Oversight
Dems Protect Planned Parenthood Funding, Block Budget Extension
Republican leadership is now more likely to introduce a budget bill that would leave Planned Parenthood’s funding in place.
Oversight
Senate Leader Offers Bill to Keep Agencies Open and Defund Planned Parenthood
The measure to fund agencies through Dec. 11 is not expected to pass the Senate.
Oversight
McConnell: GOP Will Barter Over Automatic Spending Cuts
The Senate majority leader suggested the two parties would negotiate over lifting budget caps, rather than passing a long-term continuing resolution.
Oversight
9/11 First-Responders – With Jon Stewart – Hit the Hill
The former “Daily Show” host is continuing a crusade to renew expiring legislation that provides health care to September 11 first-responders.
Oversight
Forget the Pope. Donald Trump Is Coming to the Hill
The 2016 GOP frontrunner will be right outside the Capitol, but it’s not clear he has much support inside the building.
