White House: Spending bill won't be ready for another day
White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short tells CNN there are "too many obstacles to tackle" to be able to finalize and file a giant omnibus government spending bill Tuesday night.
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Interior Dept. explains $139K doors for secretary's office
The doors to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's office are getting a nearly $139,000 upgrade.
White House furious stories about HUD, Secretary Ben Carson
Senior White House aides are furious about a series of negative stories about frivolous spending at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and have taken a more hands-on role in trying to stem the tide of negative news, sources with knowledge of the situation tell CNN.
Here's what's in the budget deal
Senate leaders unveiled a two-year budget deal Wednesday, which would boost military and non-defense spending by $300 billion over the next two years, as well as more than $80 billion in disaster relief.
EPA inspector general to investigate spending on Pruitt's security
The Environmental Protection Agency inspector general will look into agency spending in connection with EPA enforcement agents being used on Administrator Scott Pruitt's security detail, according to a letter sent to Rep. Peter DeFazio, the top Democrat on the House Transportation Committee.
Canada pledges big boost to defense spending amid criticism
Canada has pledged to increase defense spending by over 70% in a move praised by senior US and NATO officials.
Northern Lightning exercise helps train military pilots
If you live near the Camp Douglas and Tomah area, you may have noticed loud fighter jets flying high above over the last several weeks.
Halloween sales important for area businesses
According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans are spending nearly $7 billion on Halloween this year. The average consumer will spend a little less than $75 on all Halloween items, including costumes and decorations.
City budget plan is the lowest in five years
The proposed budget for 2015 is at 70.8 million dollars. That is down more than 300,000 from last year.
Barrett, Baldwin decry Great Lakes funding cuts
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin are criticizing proposed cuts for Great Lakes funding.
