Budget Matters Blog

Category: Budget Process

Congress Sends National Defense Authorization Act to President

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Posted: | Budget Process, Military & Security

Yesterday, in a 70-27 vote, lawmakers in the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which lays out how the Pentagon might spend its 2016 $612 billion budget.

Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown

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Posted: | Budget Process, Health Care

Just seven hours before federal agencies ran out of money, Congress passed a continuing resolution that temporarily funds the government until December 11.

Pink Out for Planned Parenthood: Who wants a government shutdown?

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Posted: | Budget Process, Health Care

Seven in ten Americans are against shutting down the federal government over Planned Parenthood funding. 

One in Five American Children In Poverty: How did we get here?

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Posted: | Budget Process, Taxes & Revenue

Here are a few of the ways that federal tax and budget policy contribute to economic inequality.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Mike Enzi

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mike Enzi.Photo

Few Days Remain for Congress to Pass a 2016 Budget

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Posted: | Budget Process, Transparency & Data

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill today from an August recess with very little time left to pass a budget for fiscal yeat 2016.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Mac Thornberry

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mac Thornberry.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Harry Reid

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Harry Reid.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Chris Van Hollen

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Chris Van Hollen

Federal Budget Players Spotlight:John McCain

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: John McCain.