Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:
Funding for the federal government runs out March 14, unless Congress reaches a bi-partisan deal. Politico says it appears Dems are willing to support a shutdown to address DOGE “chainsaw” actions.
The Republicans’ bill calls for cutting $13 billion, including deep cuts to the Social Security and Medicare administration (causing benefit disruptions), food assistance, housing, education and the environment. Funds would go instead to increasing military spending and immigration “enforcement.”
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