Tag: Spending

"Based on what we have reviewed so far, there are no restrictions on our ability to contribute to the Green Climate Fund," said White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Energy and Environment

White House plans to pay climate fund, despite GOP bluster

Kyle Feldscher · December 16, 2015 7:49 pm

The omnibus and tax package include renewable energy tax credits and extension of conservation fund. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Energy and Environment

Despite oil exports, green groups pleased overall with spending bill

Kyle Feldscher · December 16, 2015 7:10 pm

A major push by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi wasn't enough to lift a ban on funding federal research into gun violence in the omnibus spending bill. (AP Photo)

Funding for gun violence research left out of omnibus

Robert King · December 16, 2015 7:07 pm

Reid said the $1.1 trillion spending bill "creates and saves middle class jobs, protects the environment, and invests in renewable energy sources," adding that the deal represents "a good compromise" between the two parties. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Reid to support spending, tax deal

Susan Ferrechio · December 16, 2015 6:28 pm

The House is scheduled to vote Friday on a bill that would fund the government through the remainder of 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House quickly passes short-term funding bill through Dec. 22

Susan Ferrechio · December 16, 2015 5:13 pm

"This is the result of a bipartisan and bicameral compromise," Ryan told reporters Wednesday. "Everyone can point to something that gives them a reason to be in favor of both of these bills." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ryan defends ‘bipartisan and bicameral’ deal on spending, taxes

Susan Ferrechio · December 16, 2015 3:56 pm

A letter written by four trade groupsÂ identified a sweeping banking reform package written by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., as a "step in the right direction."Â (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Bankers ‘disappointed’ that financial riders not in omnibus bill

Joseph Lawler · December 16, 2015 3:34 pm

National Institute of Health Director Francis Collins said the agency has lost 22 percent of its purchasing power since its peak funding in 2003. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

NIH gets major funding boost

Paige Winfield Cunningham · December 16, 2015 2:05 pm

On average, the federal government gains approximately 73 cents for every dollar spent managing these lands. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Finance and Economy

Federal lands, public dilemma

Karim Elsayed · December 16, 2015 5:01 am

The expired measure provided medical benefits to about 70,000 first responders and survivors. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

9/11 benefits bill included in spending package

Robert King · December 16, 2015 4:56 am

American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle referenced Mitch McConnell, center, who criticized President Obama earlier this week over the Paris climate agreement. (Washington Examiner/Graeme Jennings)

Energy and Environment

GOP draws fire for considering climate funds

John Siciliano · December 15, 2015 10:53 pm

"While Republicans may be able to make narrowly tailored changes that primarily have a budgetary effect, any fix that repeals the individual or employer mandates will require 60 votes and therefore will not pass,"Â Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Reid: Spending deal hampered by fight over oil exports

Susan Ferrechio · December 15, 2015 3:52 pm