Medicaid Spending Growth At "Near-Record Low" for FY 2012
Though it seems we are far away from reaching a comprehensive debt deal, we can, at least for the moment, breathe a little sigh of relief. A
FY 2012 Budget
Happy Fiscal New Year!
Today, October 1, marks the first day of FY 2013, with FY 2012 now in the history books.
‘Line’ Items: Playoff Edition
Playoffs in Full Swing – The Packers packed it in; the Broncos got busted; the Saints went marching out; and Houston had a problem
Appropriations Update: No Bill Left Behind?
Ever since the three appropriations bills and the temporary continuing resolution (CR) passed Congress last month, lawmakers have refused to consid
Approprations Update: No Drama This Time
After an eleventh-hour deal that included a dramat
Appropriations Update: A Return to Normalcy?
With just a month left to go before the temporary funding for FY 2012 runs out, the Senate is trying a different strategy from the one that has pre
The Cyclical Economic Effects on the Deficit
In a letter to Rep.
Houses Passes CR, But Unresolved Issues Remain
In what was basically a formality, this morning the House of Representatives
What Congress Needs to Do in the Next Two Weeks
Congress has a long checklist of things it has to do by the end of September.
Agreement on Debt Limit Increase
We have a deal (pending votes, of course).