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House Dems Push Bill Containing CR for Homeland Security

By Vivienne Machi

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019

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House Dems Push Bill Containing CR for Homeland Security

On their first day in the majority, House Democratic leaders plan to introduce legislation Thursday that will appropriate funds and end the partial government shutdown, but keep the Department of Homeland Security funded at fiscal year 2018 levels. The joint resolution, introduced by incoming House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.), would enact a continuing resolution for DHS funding through Feb. 8, providing time for lawmakers to reach an agreement for the cost for border wall funding in the FY…

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

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Pentagon

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

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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