Last week taxpayers spent roughly $100 million on Congress. Did you get your money’s worth?

Yesterday the Senate voted on five budget resolutions, but none received enough votes to even be considered for debate.

It’s been over three years since Congress has passed a budget. The obstacle to getting a budget enacted: the U.S. Senate. Both President Obama and the House of Representatives have met their obligations, issuing budget proposals each year, while the Senate sits on its hands.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

A roundup of this morning’s must-read budget and economic stories.

In April of 2009, the Senate convened to pass Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 during the 111th Congress. The Senate has not passed a budget since.

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