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Displaying all articles tagged:
Congressional Budget Act
congress
Sept. 30, 2021
All These Crises in Congress Are Self-Imposed
The dysfunction in D.C. is largely the product of Congress’s own laws and procedures. And lawmakers have the power to fix it.
By
Ed Kilgore
filibuster reform
Sept. 14, 2021
How a Filibuster Reform for Voting Rights Could Happen
Joe Manchin and others Democrats could push voting rights reform through the Senate without killing the filibuster — if they want.
By
Ed Kilgore
budget reconciliation
Feb. 2, 2021
What Is Budget Reconciliation and Why Does It Matter for Biden’s Agenda?
For 40 years, reconciliation has provided a way to bypass the Senate filibuster. It may be crucial for passing Biden’s stimulus plan.
By
Ed Kilgore
Feb. 12, 2018
4 Reasons to Ignore Trump’s Budget
Trump just signed a congressional budget deal on Friday. His own budget was out-of-date even as it was being printed.
By
Ed Kilgore
July 25, 2017
A Look at the Procedural Madness of the Senate Health-Care Debate
The process is arcane; the outcome, unpredictable.
By
Ed Kilgore