Lawmakers from both sides have introduced legislation that would keep agencies and departments running at the current funding level if no new budget is signed into law.... It is unlikely that the effort would be signed into law by Donald Trump... Lawmakers would have to … [Read more...] about Movement in Congress to end budget conflict government shutdowns…
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How to fix budget shutdowns…..
Just do what a lot of states have in place for expiring contracts.... If there is no agreement to go forward? An automatic continuing resolution.... The budget ending just STAYS IN PLACE until a new one is approved.... Simple? Congress can pass a law saying that if … [Read more...] about How to fix budget shutdowns…..
The Pentagon has 2 Billion Dollars of funds it can spend anyway it wants….
Earmark: In the United States, the term earmark is used in relation with the congressional allocation process. Discretionary spending, which is set by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and their various subcommittees, usually through appropriation acts, is an … [Read more...] about The Pentagon has 2 Billion Dollars of funds it can spend anyway it wants….
Open Thread for April 3rd, 2018….Teachers flex for decent salaries…
The men and women we trust to educate and help raise our children deserve a decent wage.... Even in Red states.... Republicans need to be dealing with this.... Not throwing Billions are more tanks and missiles .... Thousands of teachers marched Monday on state … [Read more...] about Open Thread for April 3rd, 2018….Teachers flex for decent salaries…