Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U. S. history. Although a pre-shutdown funding increase for tribal colleges and universities was welcome news, college leaders are uneasy about the country’s financial commitments. This is a photo gallery curated by AP [.].
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WATCH LIVE: Trump signs government funding bill to end record-long shutdown
President Donald Trump is set to sign the government funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in U. S. history. The signing is scheduled to take place at 9: 45 p. m. The House voted 222-209 in favor of the bill, its last hurdle before reaching the White House. While earning criticism on both sides of the aisle, [.].
Top Senate Dem Says Party Caved on Shutdown to Make a Symbolic Point About the GOP
Sen. Dick Durbin said the fight proved “Republicans are not sensitive to health care insurance premiums and we are.” That won’t keep costs down. The post Top Senate Dem Says Party Caved on Shutdown to Make a Symbolic Point About the GOP appeared first on The Intercept.