Articles by Rebekah Alvey

The Trump administration has moved into its next phase in shrinking the federal workforce by asking federal agencies to develop plans for large-scale reductions in force. 

In a big win for House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republicans got their budget plan through the chamber on a 217-215 vote.

Amid rising egg prices, USDA will invest $1 billion to combat the avian flu through a multi-pronged approach but will not authorize a vaccine at this time.

House bill seeks to abolish OSHA * Big win for House GOP * Rollins told to detail firings

The House GOP kept enough Republicans in line to advance a budget plan that’s aimed at passing all of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax priorities in one giant package. But House and Senate Republicans are far apart on both strategy and details for the budget reconciliation process. 

Rural health advocates and researchers warn that proposed Medicaid cuts in the House budget instructions could have disproportionate consequences on rural communities and hospitals. 

Lawmakers and rural advocates are optimistic that pandemic-era Medicare flexibilities for telehealth can be extended as the cut-off date nears. 

House Republicans successfully passed their budget resolution bill Tuesday night in a 217-215 vote. 

House GOP leaders are struggling to nail down the votes they need for their budget blueprint. A key message for more moderate members is that the final spending cuts won’t be as great as the budget resolution now calls for. 

Selling lawmakers on Farm-to-School * Fact sheet on pesticide notifications * Mexico, Canada tariffs still on * Probationary firings questioned