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Democrats Use Delay Tactics As House Panel Begins Markup Of Border Security Bill

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

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The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday began its markup of a Republican bill to strengthen the nation’s border security, mainly the southern border, but the discussions didn’t progress far in the face of stalling tactics by Democrats and votes on the House floor.The committee’s markup of the bill began late and then proceedings were delayed by Democrats who want to stop the bill. After opening statements by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the committee chairman, and ranking member Rep. Bennie…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]