01 Mar, 2021 Budget Reconciliation By Christopher Murray A process used to simplify and expedite the passage of budget-related legislation. It’s All About The Money To advance legislation, the...
17 May, 2019 Sequestration By Christopher Murray A long-term budget control provision that triggers automatic across-the-board cuts to domestic and military spending. Big Spender Under...
03 Apr, 2019 Gephardt Rule By Christopher Murray A House rule that automatically raises the debt limit without holding a separate vote. Running on Empty The federal budget process begins...
11 Mar, 2019 PAYGO By Christopher Murray A budget rule requiring revenue-neutral taxing or spending. (PAY)Go Your Own Way Congress, with its constitutional "power of the purse,"...
15 Feb, 2019 Reprogramming of Funds By Christopher Murray The authority granted by Congress to the Executive Branch to move funds from one budget activity to another. Take the Money and Run The...