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Senate leader set to force end of debate over omnibus spending bill
The continuing resolution funding most government operations expires on Friday.
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Senate rejects GOP attempts to cut omnibus funding
Bill would increase spending by about 8 percent, or roughly $30 billion, over fiscal 2008 levels.
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Senate nixes bid to keep agency funding at 2008 levels
McCain is defeated in his attempt to replace the omnibus spending bill, which would increase spending by about 8 percent, with another continuing resolution.
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Republicans take OMB director to task on budget assumptions
Peter Orszag defended the figures, saying they are "in line" with those of CBO when the cost of the $787 billion economic stimulus package is added.
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President unveils 'honest' $3.55 trillion plan for fiscal 2010
OMB chief says the White House has combed through the budget and located $2.2 trillion in savings.
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CBO projects deficits as high as $11.5 trillion over decade
Projection takes into account policies similar to those expected in president's budget blueprint.
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House omnibus totals more than $400 billion
Package could be considered by the House as soon as Wednesday and includes the nine spending bills Congress has not approved.
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Senate majority leader sees action on omnibus by March 6 deadline
The House is expected to take up the package on Wednesday.
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Senate passes stimulus as thorny talks with House await
While the bottom lines of the two bills are close, vastly different priorities could color negotiation.
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Bipartisan stimulus amendments draw interest in Senate
Lawmakers might propose cutting money for computers at USDA and the Interior Department, as well as funding for HIV screening, wildlife management and NASA.
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Funding for government agencies is among top congressional priorities
In addition to the economic stimulus package, Congress also has to wrap up work on fiscal 2009 appropriations.
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Senate appropriators pass stimulus plan over GOP doubts
Appropriations Committee's portion of the package contains $365 billion in discretionary spending.
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Senators say new OMB should draft stimulus, work with panel
Republicans on Appropriations Committee say having OMB draft and present a bill would enhance transparency and oversight of the spending in the package.
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Senators aim for swift confirmation of budget nominee
Full chamber could consider Peter Orszag, Obama’s pick to lead OMB, as early as Inauguration Day.
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CBO sees budget deficit exploding to $1.2 trillion in fiscal 2009
Office also predicts that recession will continue until 2010.
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Stimulus price tag might top $1.3 trillion
Measure is expected to include about $500 billion in spending, including funding for road, bridge and school improvements.
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Obama names economic team while Democrats plan stimulus
New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner is the choice to lead Treasury Department in new administration.
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House Democrats may prepare omnibus bill for January
Goal is to have the nine remaining fiscal 2009 bills ready for Obama to sign shortly after he is inaugurated.
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Appropriations seat shuffles under way in both chambers
Republican leaders will have up to eight seats to fill on House panel, while Senate committee gears up for new chairman.
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HUD slices $377 million in disaster relief to meet mandated cut
Agency officials decide to dip into the disaster relief pool because it typically takes states a long time to spend those dollars so the reductions would not be felt immediately.
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