Politics Dec 20 Trump administration wants to tighten work requirements for food stamps The move comes just weeks after lawmakers passed a $400 billion farm bill that reauthorized agriculture and conservation programs while leaving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which serves roughly 40 million Americans, virtually untouched.
Politics Dec 12 House passes farm bill and sends it to Trump’s desk The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid.
Politics Dec 11 Lawmakers reach farm bill compromise, clearing way for vote The legislation sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years and provides more than $400 billion in farm subsidies, conservation programs and food aid for the poor.
Nation Oct 26 Matthew Shepard laid to rest in Washington, 20 years after killing More than 2,000 people gathered at the Episcopal cathedral, the second-largest cathedral in the country, to celebrate Shepard's life, mourn his death and honor his memory.
Nation Sep 23 As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won’t be enough Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China.
Politics Jun 28 Senate passes farm bill, setting up clash on food stamps The Senate has passed a bill that makes modest modifications to existing farm programs while largely avoiding changes to food stamps, setting up a showdown with the House.
Nation Jun 23 Reports: HUD failed to track lead paint cases, ensure fixes Two federal reports released this month blast the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failing to have procedures to adequately protect children in subsidized housing against lead paint exposure.
Politics Jun 21 Farm bill with major food stamp changes narrowly passes the House The measure renews the safety net for farmers as President Donald Trump's tough talk on tariffs threatens to close markets for many of their products.
Politics May 24 Senate approves bill that would change how sexual harassment is handled in Congress The bill eliminates mandatory waiting periods for handling claims and requires lawmakers to repay the Treasury for harassment settlements. It now goes to the House.
Politics Feb 06 House votes to overhaul how members of Congress and their staffs report sexual harassment Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct.