Steny Hoyer: “I am very hopeful and we are working very hard...the budget is a relatively recent advent in terms of the President's…”

Hardworking civilian federal employees at the Defense Department are no less deserving of an annual raise than their compatriots in uniform.

“If we want a government that reflects the best of America and can deliver for the safety, health, and opportunity of our people, we must invest in our federal workforce.”

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to reach agreement and pass robust and bipartisan sanctions legislation. We must send the strongest possible message of American support as Ukraine defends democracy against despotism.”

Have you received any directions from OMB at any time during the course of your administration at the SBA, to not disburse funding that has been appropriated?