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In what has become a Washington autumn tradition, the United States federal government will face another shutdown. This is not a mere administrative technicality; the paralysis of the bureaucratic giant has direct consequences for millions of people inside and outside the country. As almost every year, history repeats itself,...
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For many people, the annual spectacle of a possible federal government shutdown in the face of chronic budget disagreements in Congress has become normalized. But a normalization of political dysfunction in Washington is unacceptable because the main victims are the most vulnerable among us: If the federal government is...
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For the umpteenth time we are witnessing first-hand the embarrassing spectacle of political dysfunction in Washington. With the deadline to approve the fiscal year 2024 budget at five to 12, differences in the ranks of Republicans in the House of Representatives have put the country on the brink of...
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Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Groups that advocate for the so-called Dreamers are pushing for comprehensive immigration reform as the U.S. Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the government with funds for a border wall and a concession on DACA tacked on. His...
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Soundbite Services WASHINGTON – Visitors at national parks across the country are witnessing mountains of trash, overflowing toilets and damaged property as several sites remain open during the government shutdown. Two groups are calling for an investigation of the U.S. Department of the Interior by the Office of the...
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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays hardball with Congress on allocating funds for his “border wall.” While essential government services typically remain open in any government shutdown, it’s up...
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Eric Galatas Public News Service DENVER — The Trump administration’s proposal to expand work requirements for SNAP benefits – the program formerly known as food stamps – is meant to get more people back into the workforce. But critics argue there’s a far better approach. Kate Kasper, director of...
In what has become a Washington autumn tradition, the United States federal government will face another shutdown. This is not a mere administrative technicality; the paralysis of the bureaucratic giant has direct consequences for millions of people inside and outside the country. As almost every year, history repeats itself,...
For many people, the annual spectacle of a possible federal government shutdown in the face of chronic budget disagreements in Congress has become normalized. But a normalization of political dysfunction in Washington is unacceptable because the main victims are the most vulnerable among us: If the federal government is...
For the umpteenth time we are witnessing first-hand the embarrassing spectacle of political dysfunction in Washington. With the deadline to approve the fiscal year 2024 budget at five to 12, differences in the ranks of Republicans in the House of Representatives have put the country on the brink of...
Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Groups that advocate for the so-called Dreamers are pushing for comprehensive immigration reform as the U.S. Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the government with funds for a border wall and a concession on DACA tacked on. His...
Soundbite Services WASHINGTON – Visitors at national parks across the country are witnessing mountains of trash, overflowing toilets and damaged property as several sites remain open during the government shutdown. Two groups are calling for an investigation of the U.S. Department of the Interior by the Office of the...
Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays hardball with Congress on allocating funds for his “border wall.” While essential government services typically remain open in any government shutdown, it’s up...
Eric Galatas Public News Service DENVER — The Trump administration’s proposal to expand work requirements for SNAP benefits – the program formerly known as food stamps – is meant to get more people back into the workforce. But critics argue there’s a far better approach. Kate Kasper, director of...