September 30, 2005
Congress Approves Continuing Resolution
This week, the House and Senate approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until November 18, 2005. In addition,View More
Family Support
September 30, 2005
Senate Approves 12th Extension of Welfare Programs
On September 29, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1778) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
September 23, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Bills Glide Through Senate
This week, the Senate approved the FY2006 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies and Military ConstructionView More
September 16, 2005
Senate Approves 11th Extension of Welfare Programs, Bill Includes Assistance for Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina
On September 15, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (H.R. 3672) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
September 9, 2005
House Approves 11th Extension of Welfare Programs, Bill Includes Assistance for Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina
On September 8, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3672) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
July 22, 2005
Debate on FY2006 Defense Authorization Bill Begins in Senate
This week, the Senate began its debate on the FY2006 defense authorization bill (S. 1042). The House approved its versionView More
July 16, 2005
Senate Committee Action
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies On July 14, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved, 27-0, the FY2006View More
July 1, 2005
Congress Approves 10th Extension of Welfare Programs
On June 29, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3021) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
June 24, 2005
House Rushes to Complete FY2006 Appropriations Before the July 4th Recess
This week, the House approved the Department of Defense and Legislative Branch spending bills and was expected to complete theView More
June 24, 2005
Senate Committee Action
Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies On June 23, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved, 28-0, the FY2006 Agriculture, Rural DevelopmentView More