PERSPECTIVE: Three Against the Rest of Us on Disaster Aid Package
Congressmen blocking relief legislation are emblematic of a culture of indifference when the disaster victim is someone other than oneself. Keep Reading
Congress on Cusp of Delivering Long-Overdue Disaster Aid, Including for California Wildfires
Democrats insisted on tossing out President Donald Trump's $4.5 billion request to handle an unprecedented influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Keep Reading
Democrats Push to Revive Congress’ Tech Office
At issue is the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), which was created by Congress in 1972 but closed its doors in 1995 after the then GOP-controlled House cut its funding. Keep Reading
Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Reform Process for Kids, Families at Border
The bill would boost the number of CBP officers and modernize ports of entry to increase the capacity for CBP to process migrants seeking asylum. Keep Reading
McAleenan: DHS Needs More Money to Handle Crush of Migrants at Border
McAleenan told a House panel Tuesday the money will be for temporary and semi-permanent facilities to process families and children and increase detention. Keep Reading
Legislative and Federal Firefighter Funding Priorities Delivered to Capitol Hill, Administration
More than a dozen meetings were help with congressional offices, committees and administration officials, including McAleenan, on IAFC high priority issues. Keep Reading
Ninth Circuit Gives Taxpayers Protection from IRS Third-Party Contacts
During an IRS audit, one of the most serious grinds that a small or medium business can face is when the IRS decides that as part of an audit they are going to contact third parties. Keep Reading
‘Damaging National Narrative’ Hurting Well-Being of Cops, Say DOJ Reports
Law enforcement agencies need and deserve support in their ongoing efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of their employees. Keep Reading
Schultz to Congress: ‘Now Is the Time to Address the Erosion of Readiness’ at Coast Guard
Lawmakers, though, questions reductions in Trump's budget request including to "absolutely needed" cutter programs. Keep Reading
Naval Forces Korea Welcomes Congressional Study Group to Busan
The group, which included congressional staff members from Pennsylvania, California, Georgia and Texas, toured the Republic of Korea Navy Base and CNFK headquarters. Keep Reading
