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Witnesses testified on the impact of the federal shutdown on businesses and government functions. Among the topics discussed were transportation and consumer safety, scientific research, and…

Admiral Robert Papp and Kathryn Sullivan testified on their fiscal year 2014 budget requests for the respective agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra…

Senate Democrats held a press briefing urging House Republicans to pass a middle class tax cut. Senators Schumer, Stabenow and Begich called for House speaker Boehner to take up the middle c…

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on the fiscal year 2013 budget resolution based on the Bowles-Simpson deficit reduction plan.

Secretary Shinseki, other department undersecretaries, and independent veterans groups representatives testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among …

The generals for the military’s Southern and Northern Commands testified about their fiscal year 2013 budget requests.

Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2013 budget request.

Secretary Ray LaHood testified on the 2013 Transportation Department budget request.

Jeffrey Zients testified on President Obama’s fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.

Douglas Elmendorf testified on the new Congressional Budget Office outlook on the federal budget and U.S. economy. He said that the U.S. would face unemployment around 8.9% and slow economic…

Doug Elmendorf testified on the effect of the federal budget on the economy, and various strategies for dealing with the long-term debt and unemployment. In his testimony he said he expected…

Transportation Department, union, and investment company representatives testified at a hearing on ways to promote private investment in federal transportation projects.

The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee held a hearing to assess the long-term financial costs of caring for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and wounded warriors. Witnesses said that while estim…

Witnesses testified on the efficiency of federal property use. They talked about an Obama administration proposal to save $3 billion through the elimination of unused property, disposing of …

Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) talked about the status of talks on the budget and raising the debt ceiling. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included House R…

Senate Democrats spoke to reporters about their budget priorities.

Witnesses testified on the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service and proposed legislation to change accounting procedures and Postal Service operating rules. Among the issues addressed …

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on his department’s 2012 budget request.

Doug Elmendorf testified on the latest Congressional Budget Office economic and budget outlook for 2011-2012.

The Senate Budget Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Jacob Lew to be director, Office of Management and Budget. Senators questions focused on several issues related t…