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Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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Admin could axe ‘revenge tax’ pending talks
The so-called “revenge tax” is meant to hit back at foreign governments charging “unfair” taxes, like the global minimum tax deal that Republicans despise.
Appropriators press Vought on PEPFAR, foreign aid cuts
Vought got into several tense exchanges with both Republicans and Democrats over what exactly the administration is cutting in the $9.4 billion rescissions package.
Member security boost unlikely for now
Lawmakers are unlikely to get more money for security funding anytime soon, despite bipartisan frustrations as members contend with growing threats of political violence.