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House Approves FY ’15 DHS Funding Bill But Thwarts Obama On Immigration Reform

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

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House Approves FY ’15 DHS Funding Bill But Thwarts Obama On Immigration Reform

The House on Wednesday approved a $39.7 billion appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the remainder of fiscal year 2015 while also passing several amendments designed to prevent executive actions by President Barack Obama's administration to reform immigration.The 236-191 vote, largely along party lines, is $400 million more than appropriated in FY ’14 for discretionary spending and includes funding for a range of programs and operations in support of aviation, border and maritime security.The bill (H.R.…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

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

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

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 […]