Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 6/15/2015, Vol. 73 Issue 18, p16-23. 8p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the competition facing advocacy groups for research on various diseases for U.S. federal funding amidst tight budgets brought about by sequestration. Topics covered include the pressure on lawmakers to choose between spending on ...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 4/20/2015, Vol. 73 Issue 12, p20-27. 7p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the delays by the U.S. Congress related to the highway funding in the U.S. Topics discussed include delays due to recession and fiscal crisis in the U.S., funding of the U.S Highway Trust Fund by the gas tax, changes in the U.S G...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 2/23/2015, Vol. 73 Issue 6, p17-23. 4p.

Abstract:The article discusses possible scenarios as a result of King v. Burwell, that focuses on contingency of financial help received by low- and middle-income Americans under the law to help in covering their health coverage cost, upon insurance marketplace...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 10/6/2014, Vol. 72 Issue 28, p1268-1276. 9p.

Abstract:The article discusses whether the U.S. government's cash infusions will mount into a very large amount in relation to border security in the Southwest. Topics include the use of violence in Mexico by Republican legislators to depict the region as a ris...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 6/9/2014, Vol. 72 Issue 17, p786-789. 4p.

Abstract:The article explores the impact of the decision of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to approve legislation in May 2014 aimed at resolving the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the housing finance system. Topics discussed include the belief that th...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 11/9/2015, Vol. 73 Issue 33, p30-32. 3p.

Abstract:The article focuses on the omnibus appropriations for fiscal year 2016 of the U.S. It outlines the challenges encountered by U.S. House Speaker Paul D. Ryan in the U.S. House of Representatives including the passage of spending bills for fiscal year 20...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 3/11/2013, Vol. 71 Issue 10, p450-453. 4p.

Abstract:The article discusses the implications of the 85 billion U.S. dollars spending sequester that become effective on March 1, 2013 for U.S. discretionary programs. It looks at the debate about which programs, services and activities are most prized across...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 3/4/2013, Vol. 71 Issue 9, p414-417. 4p.

Abstract:The article talks about automatic spending reductions, known as sequestration, which are set to take effect in the U.S. in 2013 as lawmakers argue over alternatives. It notes alarming scenarios about lost jobs and lower wages that were cited by Preside...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 3/23/2015, Vol. 73 Issue 9, p26-28. 3p.

Abstract:The article discusses the lack of federal highway funding which led to aborted projects such as the Interstate 69 (I-69) in Tennessee. Topics discussed include the impact of diminished infrastructure on economic development, recession as the reason beh...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):CQ Weekly. 12/14/2002, Vol. 60 Issue 48, p3262. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.

Abstract:Provides information on the impact of war against terrorism on the funding of a federal education law in the U.S. Views of Democrats and Republicans on educational funding; Amount proposed by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush on its ...