Committee Rejects Suspension of Budget Enforcement Mechanisms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2001 Contact: Stu Nagurka (202) 224-7436 Steve Posner (202) 224-7925 SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE REJECTS SUSPENSION OF BUDGET ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS Conrad Urges Senate to Defeat Fiscally Irresponsible Measure Washington, DC – The Senate Budget Committee has rejected the suspension of budget enforcement mechanisms for the next two years. As required by […]

Conrad Warns Against Abandoning Long-term Discipline as Stimulus Considered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2001 Contact: Stu Nagurka (202) 224-7436 Steve Posner (202) 224-7925 SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN CONRAD WARNS AGAINST ABANDONING LONG-TERM FISCAL DISCIPLINE AS CONGRESS CONSIDERS STIMULUS BILL Washington, DC – Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad today stressed the importance of maintaining long-term fiscal discipline as Congress considers legislation to stimulate […]