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Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, default
The deal amounts to an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid politically dangerous tumult over the possibility of a government shutdown or first-ever federal default.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Tonga confronts the lure of Chinese money — and a potential debt trap
Government officials work in a shiny new office block that was an $11 million gift from China. Dozens of bureaucrats take all-expenses-paid training trips to Beijing each year.
Why this US general says Russian Wagner mercenaries in Africa ‘concern me greatly’
The incoming head of U.S. Africa Command has dealt with Russian mercenaries before during his time in Syria, and is planning to look into their operations on the African continent in his new role.
By Kyle Rempfer
When a string of pearls becomes a noose
China pledges $989 million to build a new highway in Sri Lanka.
Should veterans have to pay for VA’s benefits errors?
New legislation would limit how much money VA officials can recoup after making benefits mistakes.
This for-profit college left one veteran with $101,000 in debt and a sketchy degree: testimony
Eric Luongo went to Capitol Hill to tell the story of how he believes DeVry University made him promises they couldn’t keep and left him with a useless degree and insurmountable loan debt.
By Joshua Axelrod
Here are some problems you might face if the military overpays you
The Government Accountability Office report found a muddled and inconsistent debt collection process but the Pentagon vows to fix all that.
Here are some surprising ways troops and vets can cut their student loan debt
Even with their military education benefits, one-quarter of veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill have federal student loan debt when they graduate. And approximately 200,000 active duty members owe a collective $2.9 billion in student loan debt.
By Mike Saunders
Paying off credit card debt: your guide to balance transfers
Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track.
Mil Money: Here are 10 money moves for the new year
Does your New Year's resolution involve money?
By Karen Jowers