Tag: Appropriations
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House Leadership Independence in Voting, Suansing Says — Philippines
Intro: A Clear Stand on Independence In a recent statement, Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing, chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations, affirmed that the leadership of the House of Representatives does not influence individual lawmakers in their voting choices. Suansing’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the role of party leadership and committee pressure in…
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Suansing: House Leadership Has No Say Over Solons’ Voting Choices
Independent Voting, Independent Voices: Suansing Responds to Leviste The floor of the House of Representatives continues to be a space where lawmakers argue for independence in their voting choices, even as leadership roles and committees shape the agenda. In a recent statement, Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela “Mika” Suansing—chairperson of the Committee on…
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US Senate Shutdown Vote: What Happened, Who Voted to End It, and What’s Next
What happened: The Senate moves to avert a shutdown The United States Senate has taken a pivotal step in its ongoing effort to prevent a government shutdown by moving forward with a stopgap funding package. This temporary funding measure is designed to keep federal operations running while lawmakers continue negotiations on the more permanent appropriations…
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Deal Emerges to End Government Shutdown as Senate Talks Continue
Overview: A Possible Path to Ending the Shutdown The contours of a potential agreement to reopen the federal government began to cohere as senators pressed ahead with talks. With the shutdown stretching into its long-term consequences for government services and worker pay, negotiators are exploring a framework that would fund the government in the near…
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US Senate Fails to End Budget Stalemate: Analysis
Overview: A renewed failure to resolve the budget stalemate The United States Senate once again failed to advance a comprehensive funding package, marking another setback in the long-running budget stalemate that has gripped Washington for weeks or months depending on perspective. A key vote on a broad appropriations package collapsed after a handful of lawmakers…