Samantha Handler
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Murray talks topline demands
Murray said Democrats haven’t seen a topline from Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins yet.
Democrats sound alarm on transportation funding cliff
Transportation and infrastructure programs may face a $36 billion spending shortfall if Congress doesn’t act soon to extend the funding, Senate Democrats warned Wednesday.
Portal: Census funding battle begins
The House Appropriations Committee will begin its full panel markup Wednesday of the FY2027 Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill. While this appropriations bill has plenty of partisan flashpoints — like funding for science programs and the Justice Department — it’s also kicking off discussions on funding for the 2030 Census.
Latest on gas tax and ballroom funding
Trump told CBS News earlier today that he wants to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent per gallon gas tax.
Peace talks going poorly, suspend gas tax?
More tension or new military clashes with Iran means even higher gas prices that could trigger a worsening political climate for Republicans.
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