WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, applauded the release of the Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal, which strengthens America’s aviation infrastructure and bolsters the United States Coast Guard’s critical missions, while reducing wasteful spending to achieve a net reduction of over $10 billion to the national deficit. The proposal demonstrates […]
“The sprawling proposal,” warned the Sierra Club, “includes dozens of provisions that would benefit the oil and gas industry and other corporations, at the expense of American families.” Green groups on Friday decried U.S. House Republicans’ proposed text for the upcoming reconciliation bill, which the Natural Resources Defense Council said “contains an unprecedented slate of […]
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC), April 30, 2025. The Service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC). This is a significant milestone for the Nation, as it brings the Coast Guard closer to renewing and […]
“When people can’t get their benefits for any reason, that is a benefit cut,” said one advocate A new analysis out Friday makes the case that cuts proposed by the Trump administration to Social Security operations nationwide will create a “significant new burden” for millions of people, particularly “those who live in rural areas or have transportation […]
