Veterans At Risk Of Suicide Negotiate A Thorny Relationship With Guns
There's sort of a designated driver in Jason Stavely's circle of Iraq buddies, but he doesn't take away peoples' car keys. He takes the guns.
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The N.E.A. Really Isn’t “Welfare for Rich, Liberal Elites”
Last autumn, I had a mischievous fantasy that I would fudge my address as Bartley, Nebraska, or Piedmont, South Dakota, on some grant applications in the hope of boosting my odds for success. If every other writer applying to the Guggenheim or the National Endowment for the Arts lives in Brooklyn, or Silver Lake, wouldn't a rural Zip Code give my application a glimmer of geographic diversity? I offer this small confession because many writers, painters, musicians, and art teachers, suffering the proverbial Stockholm syndrome, have internalized the Republican dogma that established artists in coastal cities are hoarding public and private art funds, in a self-serving parochial loop.
The debt we owe: Issues on proposed changes to vetsa benefits must be addressed
Since its implementation during World War II, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 has helped many military troops stabilize their home lives after time spent in war zones and become more productive members of society. The law, more commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill, provides a variety of benefits to service personnel.
Spending bill includes NAFCU-sought CDFI funding, more
In a win for credit unions, and as urged by NAFCU, a bipartisan $1.1 trillion federal spending bill drafted in the House and Senate contains funding for the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund program and the NCUA Community Development Revolving Loan Fund. The bill, funding operations through Sept.
GOP Says It’s Getting Close On Health Care, But The Votes Still Aren’t There
The White House and congressional GOP leaders swear they're closer to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act , but a vote on the Republican health care plan may be further off than President Donald Trump hopes or thinks, as support among the rank-and-file is squishy and opposition among moderates doesn't look any less fierce than days before. on the health care bill, but that may just be another false start.
Senate Republicans introduce anti-netneutrality legislation
Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill Monday to nullify the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules. "Few areas of our economy have been as dynamic and innovative as the internet," Lee said in a statement.
Pushing for victories, Trump shows disconnect with House GOP
President Donald Trump could be on the verge of marking two significant legislative accomplishments at the start of his presidency. Yet he's displayed a curious disconnect with Republicans on Capitol Hill, raising questions about how deeply he is delving into the specifics of legislative sausage-making.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill to ensure internet innovation
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, meets with reporters and members of the editorial board at the Deseret News and KSL in Salt Lake City, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Lee wants President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before taking any humanitarian military action.
Photos: Louisiana Legislature
The House Republican leadership talks about the GOP House budget plan Monday May 1, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La.. As Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Cameron Henry Jr., R-Metairie, left, watches, House Speaker TyTaylor Barras, R-New Iberia, right, talks about the budget process.
Hatch says Congress has once-in-a-generation chance for tax reform
Sen. Orrin Hatch praised the Trump administration's proposed tax reform plan, saying Congress has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to overhaul the system. "One thing I've said throughout this endeavor is that tax reform, if it's going to be successful, will require presidential leadership," Hatch said in a speech on the Senate floor.
Japan sends biggest warship Izumo to aid US in North Korea crisis
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Brown, Portman announce $300 million for Great Lakes
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman announced Monday, May 1, that the government funding measure finalized late last night includes $300 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for this fiscal year. Brown and Portman raised concerns over the GLRI's future after the Administration's 2018 budget request eliminated the program, and the Senators vowed to keep fighting to protect the program.
Lawmakers settle on $1-trillion plan to avoid US government shutdown
Lawmakers on Monday unveiled a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund most government operations through September but would deny President Donald Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed cuts to popular domestic programs. The 1,665-page bill agreed to on Sunday is the product of weeks of negotiations.
Kansas lawmakers look to restart debate over boosting taxes
Top Republicans were looking Monday to jump start the Kansas Legislature's debate over raising income taxes to fix the state budget, something they saw as crucial to solving public school funding and other spending issues.
Welcome to Miami’s Top House Race
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-FL, right, admires Ysmelio Lopez's American flag themed tie after the dedication of a Statue of Liberty replica on the campus of Florida International University, Monday, July 6, 2015, in Miami. Lopez donated the statue which was unveiled after a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony.
Lawmakers settle on $1T plan to avoid US gov’t shutdown
Lawmakers on Monday unveiled a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund most government operations through September but would deny President Donald Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed cuts to popular domestic programs.
White House, Republican leadership in full-court press to pass Zombie Trumpcare this week
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the... The very good news out of Congress this morning is that negotiators hammered out a government funding deal over the weekend that doesn't do awful things to anyone-it's a very, very good deal for Democrats. The bad news in this agreement is that it leaves time for House Speaker Paul Ryan to get another shot at passing Zombie Trumpcare this week.
Team Trump thinks they have enough votes for new health care plan
Members of the Trump administration are "convinced we've got the votes" to repeal and replace ObamaCare this week, White House economic adviser Gary Cohn said on Monday. "Do we have the votes for health care? I think we do.
Kansas revenue report to provide first test of new forecast
Kansas' revenue agency will unveil collection figures later today for April, a key month because of personal income tax payments. The monthly report from the Department of Revenue also marks the first since a revised, slightly more optimistic long-term revenue forecast was issued in April.
No government shutdown, lawmakers settle on $1 trillion plan
Lawmakers on Monday unveiled a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund most government operations through September but would deny President Donald Trump money for a border wall and rejects his proposed cuts to popular domestic programs. The 1,665-page bill agreed to on Sunday is the product of weeks of negotiations.