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State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issues
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim’s funds
The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
By Todd South
New year brings same government shutdown threats
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
Opinion
A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
By Melissa A. Sullivan
Less than two weeks to go before the next government shutdown deadline
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023.
House passes a 45-day funding plan, sends it to Senate as clock ticks
With hours to go before the midnight deadline to fund the government, the Senate was also in for a rare weekend session and prepared to act next.
By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking
Army cancels 7,500 PCS orders to fix funding error as shutdown looms
Around 7,500 troops will have new orders cut when new military pay funds hit for fiscal 2024.
By Davis Winkie