BUDGET BULLETIN: Reconciliation and the 2016 Budget Process
The Senate Budget Committee today released its June 23rd issue of the Budget Bulletin and is focused on the reconciliation process, which could soon be used for the first time in more than five years.
CBO: Repealing President’s Health Care Law Will Increase Economic Growth
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today found that repealing the President’s health care law would boost the nation’s economy by increasing labor supply and grow the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to a notable degree.
Enzi: Rapidly Growing Debt Threatens America’s Economic Future
During a hearing today on a report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) focused on the fiscal challenges facing the country, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said that the nation’s long-term fiscal outlook was threatened by America’s growing debt.
Budget Committee to Hold June 17 Hearing on CBO’s Long Term Fiscal Outlook for Nation
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, will hold a hearing Wednesday, June 17, 2015 on the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of the federal government’s deepening fiscal challenges. CBO Director Keith Hall will be the witness
Chairman Enzi: Rein in America’s Dangerous Debt to Strengthen Our National Security
As the Senate continues to debate national security issues and defense funding, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today highlighted the threat America’s growing debt poses to our national security, and the role a balanced budget can play to help keep our nation safe while strengthening our military.
BUDGET BULLETIN: Defense Spending, BCA Caps and OCO Funding in FY 2016 Budget
The Senate Budget Committee today released its June issue of the Budget Bulletin, focused on defense spending, the Budget Control Act and overseas contingency operations (OCO) funds.
Budget Committee to Hold PA Field Hearing on June 8 to Focus on Crime Victims Fund
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) will preside at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in Southeast Pennsylvania regarding his legislation to restore fairness to the Crime Victims Fund. The hearing will be held on Monday, June 8 at 10 am at the Villanova University School of Law in Radnor Township.
May Budget Bulletin: Highway Trust Fund Deadline Looms
The Senate Budget Committee today released its May issue of the Budget Bulletin, focused on the looming Highway Trust Fund deadline. The Budget Bulletin will provide regular expert articles by committee analysts on the issues before Congress relating to the budget, deficits, debt, and the economy.
Enzi: CBO Should Focus on Clarifying Mission, Improving OperationsEnzi: CBO Should Focus on Clarifying Mission, Improving Operations
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, wants the Congressional source for budget and economic information to remain reliable and focused. To help ensure this, Enzi called the first oversight hearing of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 1982 and said oversight of CBO should focus on clarifying the office’s mission and improving its operations.
Enzi to Hold Oversight Hearing of CBO on Tues. May 19
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 on oversight of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m., in Room 608 of the Senate Dirksen Building.