House concurs in Senate amendments to Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 71-48), sending package to the President amid DHS fight After extended debate over Department of Homeland Security operations and ICE funding, the House agreed to a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 71-48 by recorded vote; supporters said the bill funds most of government and gives service members a pay raise, opponents said DHS reforms must precede full funding.

The House just voted to approve a major funding package that promises a pay raise for service members, but fierce opposition over DHS funding reforms is heating up the debate!

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Oklahoma Representative Defends Clean Bill Amid Government Shutdown Threats Represents Oklahoma argues for a clean CR, criticizing unrelated demands from Senate Democrats.

In a tense meeting, an Oklahoma representative warns that political games could provoke a government shutdown, urging his colleagues to prioritize the needs of the American people.

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