Government Spending
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Baumgartner Backs Final FY2026 Funding Bills: Restoring Regular Order and Delivering for Eastern Washington
January 22, 2026 |
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Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) voted to pass a series of Appropriations bills; Defense, Transportation, Labor, Health and Human Services,…
Baumgartner Votes to Pass Three Appropriations Bills: Securing Key Funding for Eastern Washington
January 08, 2026 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner voted for a series of Appropriations bills; Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS), Energy and Water, and Interior…
Baumgartner Calls for Federal Review to Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars in Washington State’s Benefit Programs
January 08, 2026 |
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WASHINGTON- With federal investigations in Minnesota exposing large-scale fraud in child nutrition and Medicaid-related programs, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) today sent…
Baumgartner to Withhold Pay Until U.S. Service Members Receive Their Salaries
October 01, 2025 |
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) formally notified Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor of his decision to defer his congressional…