This week in Congress: Another potential shutdown loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2019.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Trump drops wall funding demand, reaches deal to end the government shutdownFederal workers, including the Coast Guard, could see their pay restored as early as next week.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Coast Guard families plead with lawmakers as they prepare to miss another paycheckUnless Congress acts this week, Coast Guard members likely won't get paid at all in January, and retirees will start missing out on benefits next month.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Pelosi says White House leaks forced a second cancellation of her planned Afghanistan tripPresident Donald Trump earlier revoked lawmakers' access to military aircraft for the trip because of the ongoing government shutdown.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Vet groups plead: ‘If you say you support veterans, then you need to support ending the shutdown’Tens of thousands of veterans are among the government workers not receiving paychecks while the three-week-old shutdown continues.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Commandant promises Coast Guard has not been ‘forgotten’ as shutdown stops service paychecksAbout 43,000 service members are working without pay as the ongoing government shutdown approaches a month's duration.By Leo Shane III4 years ago