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Possible Funding Proposal Likely To Divide Congress

Possible Funding Proposal Likely To Divide Congress

News 9 As Congress returns, Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a stopgap funding bill tied to the GOP's SAVE Act, which faces opposition from Democrats and may struggle to pass.

White House Rolls Out Measures Aimed At Lowering Cost Of Housing, Increasing Supply

White House Rolls Out Measures Aimed At Lowering Cost Of Housing, Increasing Supply

Associated Press The housing measures announced Thursday include providing communities with $85 million in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce barriers to affordable housing, such as zoning restrictions that in some places have become a hurdle to increasing the supply and density of affordable housing.

1.5M Apply For US Migrant Sponsorship Program With 30,000 Monthly Cap

1.5M Apply For US Migrant Sponsorship Program With 30,000 Monthly Cap

CBS News In just a few months, the U.S. received more than 1.5 million requests from individuals hoping to sponsor the entry of migrants from four countries, an extraordinary number that could jeopardize the Biden administration's objective of reducing border crossings, internal documents obtained by CBS News show.

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

What The Government Being Unable To Pay The Bills Could Mean For The US Economy

CBS News As President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are in a high-stakes standoff over the debt limit, experts warn it would be catastrophic if leaders do not reach an agreement in time – and launch the economy into chaos.

Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

Debt Limit 'X-Date' Could Arrive Within Weeks, New Analysis Finds

CBS News The U.S. could be weeks away from being unable to pay its bills, according to a new estimate by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

Yellen Warns US Could Default On Debt As Early As June 1

CBS News Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday the U.S. government might not be able to pay its bills as early as June 1 if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit.

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Debt Ceiling: Here's What Could Happen In A Credit 'Debacle'

Debt Ceiling: Here's What Could Happen In A Credit 'Debacle'

CBS News The federal government's cap on the amount it can borrow to meet funding needs is approaching fast.

Debt Ceiling: Here's What Could Happen In A Credit 'Debacle'

Debt Ceiling: Here's What Could Happen In A Credit 'Debacle'

CBS News The federal government's cap on the amount it can borrow to meet funding needs is approaching fast.

Millions To Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Congress’ Plan

Millions To Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Congress’ Plan

Associated Press Millions of people who enrolled in Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic could start to lose their coverage on April 1 if Congress passes the $1.7 trillion spending package leaders unveiled Tuesday.

Millions To Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Congress’ Plan

Millions To Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Congress’ Plan

Associated Press Millions of people who enrolled in Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic could start to lose their coverage on April 1 if Congress passes the $1.7 trillion spending package leaders unveiled Tuesday.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Joins Bipartisan Group Working On Paid Family Leave Law

Oklahoma Lawmaker Joins Bipartisan Group Working On Paid Family Leave Law

Alex Cameron A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including a member of the Oklahoma delegation, will be working to come up with legislation providing for some level of paid family medical leave in the United States, one of just a handful of countries in the world that currently has no national paid leave law.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Joins Bipartisan Group Working On Paid Family Leave Law

Oklahoma Lawmaker Joins Bipartisan Group Working On Paid Family Leave Law

Alex Cameron A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including a member of the Oklahoma delegation, will be working to come up with legislation providing for some level of paid family medical leave in the United States, one of just a handful of countries in the world that currently has no national paid leave law.

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell As Federal Reserve Chairman

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell As Federal Reserve Chairman

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jerome "Jay" Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Powell, who sits on the Fed's Board of Governors, will succeed Janet Yellen as head of the central bank, a critical post responsible for guiding monetary policy and helping to steer the U.S. economy.

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell As Federal Reserve Chairman

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell As Federal Reserve Chairman

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jerome "Jay" Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Powell, who sits on the Fed's Board of Governors, will succeed Janet Yellen as head of the central bank, a critical post responsible for guiding monetary policy and helping to steer the U.S. economy.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Highway Patrol publishes their response on the many traffic and fire incidents for Friday's wildfires

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Highway Patrol publishes their response on the many traffic and fire incidents for Friday's wildfires

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Destini Pittman An Olive firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in Mannford as the department handled 10 calls, including seven mutual aid responses and three within their district.

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Destini Pittman An Olive firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in Mannford as the department handled 10 calls, including seven mutual aid responses and three within their district.

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop B releases numbers in wildfire response

Victor Pozadas Oklahoma Highway Patrol publishes their response on the many traffic and fire incidents for Friday's wildfires

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Olive Fire Department firefighter injured, department response stats

Destini Pittman An Olive firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in Mannford as the department handled 10 calls, including seven mutual aid responses and three within their district.

Ferguson family seeks community support after wildfire tragedy

Ferguson family seeks community support after wildfire tragedy

Graham Dowers The Ferguson family is facing hardship after a devastating wildfire left Allen Ferguson and his son Will with severe burns.

Mannford Nursing Home successfully evacuated residents ahead of Friday wildfires

Mannford Nursing Home successfully evacuated residents ahead of Friday wildfires

Graham Dowers All 44 residents of the Mannford Nursing Home were safely evacuated after a nearby wildfire threatened the facility.

Gov. Stitt visits own ranch, destroyed by wildfires

Gov. Stitt visits own ranch, destroyed by wildfires

Graham Dowers After visiting several cities across Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt visited his ranch north of Luther.

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