The Deeper Dig: Clocking the congressional calendar

Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch. File photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDiggerSaturday marked the end of the federal fiscal year. Leading up to Sept. 30, members of Congress worked to meet deadlines on several authorizations that fund government programs across the country.
In Vermont, decisions on the children’s health insurance program and the Federal Aviation Administration carry major impacts on state services. Meanwhile, debates