Senate approves 1.1 trillion spending bill to avert shutdown
The Senate passed a 1.1 trillion government funding measure 72 to 26 after House approval, ensuring continued federal operations past Saturday. The bill funds all agencies, boosts NASA and Army Corps projects, trims IRS and foreign aid, and finances Obamacare implementation.
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Health care site clears latest security check
A government security expert told lawmakers that testing cleared concerns about HealthCare.gov. The hearing exposed internal debate in HHS before the October launch, with CIO Frank Bauman saying he raised issues to senior officials. Republicans argue security was ignored to meet the launch deadline.
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Obama seeks public trust with NSA surveillance overhaul
President Obama plans a blueprint for NSA reform after Snowden leaks. He intends greater oversight and transparency, including a proposed independent public advocate for the secretive FISC, while preserving the program’s framework.
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