Government budgets

The Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

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The Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time since Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin established the international group to support Ukraine in April 2022, the United States will host the monthly gathering of about 50 countries out of money, unable to send the ammunition and missiles that Ukraine needs to fend off Russia. While waiting for Congress … Read more

Here’s what’s included in the GOP two-step government funding plan

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Here’s what’s included in the GOP two-step government funding plan

Here’s what’s included in the GOP two-step government funding plan CNN’s Annie Grayer reports on House Republicans pursuing a two-step plan for funding the government. Source link

Office of Management and Budget to formally initiate the process of preparing for a shutdown Friday

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Office of Management and Budget to formally initiate the process of preparing for a shutdown Friday

CNN  —  While the House and Senate remain far apart on a spending deal, the federal government will soon formally initiate the process of preparing for a potential shutdown, participating in the mandatory but standard process of releasing shutdown guidance to agencies ahead of the September 30 funding deadline. The standard procedure laying out the … Read more

McCarthy floats stopgap funding to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next month

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McCarthy floats stopgap funding to prevent a government shutdown at the end of next month

Washington (AP) — Congressional leaders are pitching a stopgap government funding package to avoid a federal shutdown after next month, acknowledging the House and Senate are nowhere near agreement on spending levels to keep federal operations running. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy raised the idea of a months-long funding package, known as a continuing resolution, to … Read more