Politics Sep 02 AP report: Trump seeks an initial $7.9 billion in Harvey aid President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers an initial request for a $7.9 billion down payment toward Harvey relief and recovery efforts.
Politics Aug 31 House could act to provide relief money for Hurricane Harvey aftermath as early as next week Members of the Texas and Louisiana delegation are pressing for fast action when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week from their summer recess.
Politics Oct 26 Boehner’s last deal: 2-year budget, debt ceiling WASHINGTON -- Speaker John Boehner is pressing ahead with one last deal as he heads for the exits, pushing to finalize a far-reaching, two-year budget agreement with President Barack Obama before handing Congress' top job over to Rep. Paul Ryan…