Oversight
Treasury looking at where rebate checks will go
Department analysis of estimated $112 billion in rebates show largest portion would go to Calif. taxpayers.
Oversight
Bush threatens to veto fiscal 2009 appropriations above set limit
Budget includes holding non-security spending flat, despite inflation.
Oversight
Senate Budget panel grills OMB chief over budget proposal
War costs, tax cuts and rise in national debt among Democrats' concerns.
Oversight
Bush's $3.1 trillion budget projects $400 billion deficit
But administration's plan predicts a surplus by fiscal 2012.
Oversight
Budget office predicts growing deficit but no recession next year
Estimates do not factor in the costs of wars or extensions of expiring tax cuts and the economic stimulus package.
Oversight
Senator takes aim at agency 'skimming' of earmarks
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb. criticizes agency practice of taking a percentage off the top of earmarked accounts for administrative expenses.
Defense
House sends omnibus to Bush, likely concluding standoff
The clincher was approval of $70 billion to continue the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Senate passes omnibus spending bill with unfettered Iraq funds
Bush's aides say the president will sign the $560 billion measure.
Defense
House passes omnibus spending bill with 3.5 percent raise
Democrats back down on many spending priorities; Bush indicates he'll sign measure.
Defense
Budget still in limbo as recess awaits
Second breakdown in as many years looms as Bush signals he will sign bill if war funds are included.
Oversight
Dems reach tentative deal on overall funds
Budget number is limited to Bush's $932.8 billion request and $3.7 billion for the Veterans Affairs Department.
Oversight
House votes to keep agencies open another week as budget talks continue
But Bush administration is withholding its endorsement of the measure until details become available.
Oversight
In switch, Senate to move first on omnibus spending bill
Measure would fund 15 Cabinet agencies and provide interim financing for the Pentagon and other emergency needs.
Oversight
White House open to emergency spending, omnibus bill
Earmarks will remain, despite lawmaker's earlier pledge, although at significantly reduced levels.
Oversight
Congress back to drawing board on massive spending bill
A White House veto threat this weekend scotched chances for a deal.
Oversight
House GOP leader may accept some additional spending in budget
Emergency funds, such as as $3 billion for border security, could be added to omnibus spending bill.
Oversight
Government operations bills may be postponed until 2008
FISA overhaul remains a possibility to pass before recess.
Defense
War funding measure likely to move without strings
Move is major reversal for Democrats, demonstrating how far they are willing to go to secure a budget deal.
Defense
House Democrats toughen omnibus' Pentagon provisions
Overall, the bill totals well over $500 billion and covers 15 Cabinet agencies for the fiscal year.
Oversight
White House, Democratic leaders begin budget talks
Appropriations committees plunge ahead on massive omnibus spending bill for consideration next week.
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