April 25, 2024

Furloughed Get Full Benefits; Defense Stocks Up, for Now

X-47B UCAS-D in hangar

The stock of the X-47B is climbing. This month it became the first Navy program or product to snag one of Popular Mechanics’ Breakthrough Awards.

Obama Signs Bill to End Looming Fiscal Crisis

Congress passed and Obama has signed a bill to finally clear the way to reopen government and avoid default.

GOP Hawks Say Drop Obamacare from Budget Battle

Movement in the Republican Party and from the White House seeks ways to get the federal budget on track and remove Obamacare from the battle.

House Partisanship Draws Government Closer to Shut-down

Partisanship drags US toward closure while one Democrat and two Republican governors ally to strengthen their chances for an FAA drone designation..

Senate Sees Final Vote Sunday, House Faces Quick Turnaround

It’s a nail-biter as decision on keeping government open is certain to go down to the wire.

Cruz Ups Ante in Fight Over Bill To Keep Government Open

Shutdown looms Oct. 1 if House, Senate can’t agree, and St. Mary’s County remembers Frank Kohler.