Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What Are Discretionary Spending Caps?
There is one cap for national defense and another cap for non-defense programs.
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There is one cap for national defense and another cap for non-defense programs.
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.
Reconciliation provides for expedited consideration of certain legislation; its use is particularly important in the Senate because it limits the time allowed for debate and prevents the inclusion of non-budgetary provisions.
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Climate and weather-related natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. In addition to endangering lives, they are economically costly.
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2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
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2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
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The U.S. spent $187 billion on interest payments alone in 2009.
While a 10-year window is currently the standard, the number of years covered by budget resolutions has varied.
PAYGO is a budget enforcement mechanism intended to prevent passage of legislation that increases deficits.