Did you get your moneys worth from Congress last week?
Last week taxpayers spent roughly $107.8 million on Congress. Did you get your Money’s Worth?
The Budget Battle Ahead
Motivation. It is what pushes us to excel in our endeavors. On Capitol Hill though, motivations take on a different meaning. Motivation can cause members to push bills through Congress, to make tough choices for thebetterment of the country, or – as is the case today – do nothing.
No Budget, Just Spending
April 15 has come and gone. And with it, another missed deadline by Congress to complete action on the federal budget. Did you know by failing to complete a budget by April 15, Congress isn’t following the law?
The Budget Process
Before the government’s next fiscal year begins (runs from October 1, 2012 – until September 30, 2013), Congress and the President must fund some of government’s spending. The federal budget process has been muddied and been made confusing, so let’s examine exactly how it works.
Why We Have A Budget
The airwaves are full of talk about the federal budget. Why all the hype? To the average onlooker, the federal budget process may be confusing. We attempt to explain.
A Christmas Letter from Congress
Congress’ Christmas letter didn’t arrive until today – check out all they’ve been up to.
B.A. Spending Daily
A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.
Congress narrowly avoids shutdown (again)
As the previous CR was to expire tonight at midnight, a minibus spending bill with another CR averts the threat of a government shutdown.
An update on funding the government
With the current CR expiring on Friday, how is Congress going to keep the government funded?
How will government be funded beyond Nov. 18?
With Congress once again budgeting with band-aids, we’ll face another funding discussion and threat of a shutdown as the last day of the current CR quickly approaches.
