The Budget Report

The Budget Report

In-depth coverage from GovExec.com on President Clinton's fiscal 1999 budget proposal.

Clinton Issues Balanced Budget
President Clinton has sent Capitol Hill a $1.73 trillion proposed budget that reaches balance in fiscal 1999, but which contains a myriad of proposals certain to set up huge battles with the Republican-controlled Congress.

DoD Budget: Downsize, Compete
The proposed a $252.6 billion Defense Department budget includes funding for new weapons systems, a modest pay raise for service members and two additional rounds of base closures.

Civilian Agency Roundup
An agency-by-agency summary of key budget proposals.

Performance Plan Pushed
The budget includes the first-ever governmentwide performance plan, committing departments and agencies to dozens of specific goals. In addition, the administration proposes a set of 22 governmentwide objectives.

Benefits: 3.1% Raise, No Pension Switch
Federal employees would receive a 3.1 percent pay increase in fiscal year 1999 under the President's plan, but would lose the option to switch pension systems.