GovExec Daily: Congress and the Budget Process
The Project on Government Oversight's Liz Hempowicz joined the show to discuss the power of the purse.
Since 2013, the United States has seen multiple shutdowns, even more continuing resolutions and generalized budget confusion. Article One of the Constitution gives Congress budget responsibility, but it’s not that simple in practice or theory.
Liz Hempowicz is the Director of Public Policy for the Project on Government Oversight. She joined the show to discuss budget authority and Congress’ role in the budgeting process.