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The act prioritizes funding for the military, veterans and seniors should the U.S. hit its debt ceiling.
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budget stories
Congress
Republicans criticized the bill for being passed during a "lame-duck" Congress and for not focusing on "American priorities."
Congress
The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request.
Congress
“We must provide sufficient funding to invest in our future technologies while maintaining a credible conventional and strategic deterrent capability," Shelby said.
Congress
“With inflation at the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, this request represents a cut from 2022 enacted levels," Shelby said.
National
A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10.
Governor
The budget also includes 4 percent raises for teachers and state employees.
Prisons
“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.
Elections
House District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties.
Congress
Shelby, Palmer, Aderholt and Carl were all highly critical of President Joe Biden's new $6 trillion budget proposal.