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The Senate reached an agreement to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The deal still has to pass the House of Representatives.
The Senate reached an agreement to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The deal still has to pass the House of Representatives.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said Republicans sent Senate Democrats “our last and final offer” for the ongoing
State fiscal analysts and administration officials disagree on the overall costs of the bill, if passed, but costs to taxpayers could be $53 million.
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin advanced toward confirmation as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, clearing a procedural obstacle on Sunday that put his nomination on track for a final Senate vote early this week.
The Senate on Sunday advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, clearing another procedural hurdle ahead of a final confirmation vote in the coming days.