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Congress
What a government shutdown could look like: "Things start breaking"
Nov 13, 2023
With Congress approaching another funding deadline, we consider some of the practical effects if lawmakers don't avoid a government shutdown.
What's the deal with Speaker Mike Johnson's financial disclosure?
Nov 9, 2023
Congressional ethics rules only require disclosure if a member of Congress has total deposits in interest bearing accounts worth more than $5,000.
The latest push for a national retirement savings system
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 8, 2023
A new bill follows up on recent bipartisan legislation to expand access to retirement savings.
The economic impact of Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House speaker
Oct 5, 2023
What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.
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.
Must-pass defense bill ensnared in culture wars
Jul 14, 2023
The House teed up a Senate showdown after passing the appropriations bill with amendments banning diversity training and other programs.
We have a debt ceiling deal. So what happens next?
Jun 2, 2023
Now, agencies and Congress need to figure out how to implement the thing.
For public good, not for profit.
Is Washington finally getting serious about the debt ceiling?
May 19, 2023
Every day there's a warning about how catastrophic a default on the national debt would be. What's it going to take to avoid that?
Congress hasn't had the best record of regulating new tech. Could AI be different?
by
Matt Levin
May 16, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence is advancing quickly, and it's not clear if legislators and regulators can keep up.
Congress is looking at changes to Medicare. Hospitals aren't thrilled
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 16, 2023
A little-known payment change could save the federal government $150 billion over the next 10 years.