There is now talk of the group setting out general guidelines, but kicking the specifics of a plan to Congressional committees.

It didn’t take long for the massive Washington lobbying machine to turn its sights to the super-committee members.

Today, both incoming House and Senate Budget Committee Chairmen are talking. As our economy continues to falter, the Chairmen’s comments are sure to be the subject of close scrutiny.

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

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

Facing broad opposition, Senate leadership has decided to pull the massive, pork-laden $1.1 trillion omnibus bill from the floor.

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

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

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

The Republican takeover of the House of Representatives in November means that they get to choose the chair of each committee. One especially important committee is Appropriations; it is responsible for allocating spending and doling out earmarks.