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Appropriations
Even a government non-shutdown comes with serious costs
Jan 19, 2024
Federal workers still have to prepare for a potential shutdown weeks in advance in addition to (or instead of) their regular duties. Waiting for a budget also has another price: the erosion of the public's trust in government.
What lawmakers are fighting over when they fight about appropriations
Aug 9, 2023
The portion of federal spending being determined by what’s called the appropriations process is relatively small.
Federal labor board lobbies for additional funding, staffing resources as Congressional deadline looms
Dec 15, 2022
The NLRB warns that no increase in funding could result in agency furloughs.
Earmarks make a comeback in a closely divided Congress
Mar 12, 2021
Opponents argue earmarks opened the door to corruption and waste. Supporters argue they'll help make Congress more effective.
Congress returns to face funding deadline
Sep 9, 2019
A busy agenda, including a looming deadline for a spending deal, awaits lawmakers returning from their summer recess.
U.S. government shuts down for the second time in 2018
Feb 8, 2018
The shutdown came after Kentucky Senator Rand Paul blocked a vote on the budget plan.