Budget Process
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"Deficit Spending: Trouble on the Horizon?
Read moreCongress this week demonstrated once again that members aren’t yet willing to embrace the new era of fiscal responsibility that was supposed to start...
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Let's Establish a Solidarity Fund
Read moreIn order to help address its debt crisis, the country of Greece has set up a " solidarity account" to which people can donate money to help pay down...
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Coburn, Baby, Burn
Read moreThe Hill reports that Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has promised to block all future spending bills that are not fully “paid for.” He currently is leading...
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‘Line’ Items: Opening Day Edition
Read moreIf they Don’t Win It’s the Same – Opening Day presaged much of the same for Washington as the home team was clobbered. The White House hopes that the...
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Ping Pong on Reconciliation: Senate Votes to Pass Reconciliation Measure, House Must Now Vote Again
Read moreThe Senate passed the reconciliation bill on health care bill reform (that includes student loan provisions) this afternoon by a vote of 56 to 43...
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Spring Arrives: Bring Out the Baseball Caps--And the Budget Caps
Read moreSignaling bipartisan support for much-needed spending restraint, more than 100 members of the House and Senate are sponsoring legislation that would...
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‘Line’ Items: March Madness Edition
Read moreThe madness tipped off last week – Across the country curious spectators kept constant tabs on the latest action, scores were breathlessly awaited...
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Vote-a-Rama: Stay Tuned for Drama
Read moreFor the United States Senate, which likes to be referred to as the "Upper Chamber," the term "vote-a-rama" does not sound too dignified. But the term...
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Blue Dogs Bark: They Want Spending Caps
Read moreAttempting to place a leash on federal spending, members of the Blue Dog Coalition are introducing legislation this week to reinstate discretionary...
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‘Line’ Items: Health Care Moves, Budget Doesn’t
Read moreHealth Care Reform Moves Toward Showdown – The House Budget Committee today voted to push health care legislation forward. It now moves to the House...
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Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus Launches
Read moreToday a new bipartisan caucus was announced to support passage of H.J. Res.1, a balanced budget constitutional amendment. The co-chairs are...