House GOP Release Budget Resolution

Updated (3/7/2016): Republicans on the Senate Budget Committee have stated that they delay consideration of the Republican Budget Resolution this month. With both the House and Senate struggling to come to a…

Congress Avoids Another Shutdown Threat

Earlier this year, Congress passed its first continuing resolution (CR), which extended the budget deadline and funded the federal government through December 11. Despite creating more time to finalize a long-term deal spending…

Another Government Shutdown Imminent?

    UPDATE – 9/25/2015 Today, Speaker of the House John Boehner announced his resignation from Congress and his leadership position.  See our latest article on how this effects the…

Congress Passes FY16 Budget Conference Deal

Policy UPDATE: 2016 Budget Conference Details Update (5/6): Last night, the Senate passed the Budget Resolution Conference report by a vote of 51-48.  Both the House and Senate Committees will…

Congress Passes Republican Budget Resolution

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a GOP proposed budget by a narrow 219 to 208 margin. 182 Democrats and 17 Republicans voted against the measure. Fissures between…