Senate Budget Recap
Yesterday the Senate voted on five budget resolutions, but none received enough votes to even be considered for debate.
The Senate’s Budget Theater
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.
Where in the World Was the Senate?
On the 3rd anniversary of operating without a budget, the Senate announced today that it has considered a proposal, passed the resolution and is waiting on action from the House.
Friday Funnies: 5 Jokes About the Economy!
“It now appears that as many as a dozen members of the Secret Service were involved in that Colombian prostitution scandal. Now six of the agents have resigned. The other six are now party planners for the GSA.” –Jay Leno
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.
Bankrupting America Launches Online Advocacy Campaign Urging Senate to Vote on a Budget
Today we announced a multipronged online educational advocacy campaign leading up to the three-year anniversary since the last time Congress passed a budget. The campaign includes a web video, online advertising, a Twitter hashtag campaign and a grassroots call to action urging the Senate to pass a budget.
The Budget Games
Both sides of the aisle have taken turns blaming each other for our nation’s fiscal situation. After years talk, will we actually see action?
A Budget in the Senate
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.
Today’s Budget Proposal
Today, the House has released their budget plan and it has quickly become the talk to the town. And it might be a step in the right direction.
A look back at the Budget for Fiscal Year 2011
We break down spending in fiscal year 2011, into easy to understand diagrams and give you some real world examples of how you could spend $3.6 trillion dollars.
