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Posted January 29, 2019
Under Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
Currently, there are 3,000 job vacancies within the CBP, almost 2,000 more than when the Trump administration called for a hiring a surge two years ago as part of a sweeping border security crackdown. Continue Reading
Posted January 28, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
During an interview this weekend, Trump expressed skepticism that lawmakers will be able to agree on a bipartisan border security deal and warned that another shutdown is “certainly an option.” Continue Reading
Posted January 24, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Senate blocked two rival proposals to reopen government agencies in largely partisan votes, leaving Trump and congressional lawmakers deadlocked with the shutdown hitting its 34th day. Continue Reading
Posted January 22, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The two sides remain no closer to ending the month-long shutdown than when it began, as Trump’s latest dealmaking attempt draws critical fire from all sides, including hardline elements of his own base. Continue Reading
Posted January 14, 2019
While the White House is asking for more money and manpower at the southern border, staffing at the US-Canada boundary is floundering, with more than 200 vacancies for Border Patrol agents. Continue Reading
Posted January 14, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of business since control of the House reverted to Democrats, with lawmakers still deadlocked over the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Continue Reading
