Oversight
House Dems increase spending, challenge administration
White House signals it will not give in easily on spending later this year, particularly if Democrats are able to force a change in direction on Iraq policy.
Oversight
Dems’ 2008 budget plan passes, previews tough choices
White House opposes $21 billion increase in domestic spending the budget allots, has threatened to veto bills exceeding $933 billion request.
Defense
War supplemental talks break down over Iraq benchmarks
White House rejects Democrats’ offer to drop all domestic spending in exchange for keeping unit readiness requirements and timelines the president could waive.
Defense
Senate leader sets quick votes on Iraq funding
Softer option would allow President Bush to waive redeployment requirements for 90 days at a time upon certifying the Iraqi government is making progress meeting benchmarks.
Defense
House passes bill to boost war funding in two stages
Measure would meet needs through July, but the release of further money would depend on a second vote.
Oversight
OMB chief warns of vetoes if spending cap is exceeded
Letter appears to caution Democrats against using the politically sensitive Defense appropriations bill to break Bush’s $933 billion limit.
Oversight
Final passage of budget blueprint likely next week
Delay should not affect the appropriations process, which is already off to a slow start.
Defense
Bush wary as House sets votes on new war funding bill
Iraq bill would provide funding for three months, with a vote on extending funding for the rest of the fiscal year to come in July.
Management
Negotiators aim to finish budget blueprint next week
Democrats are trying to make up ground for cuts and freezes in recent GOP spending bills.
Defense
Dems consider measure to fund wars through July
Additional funding would be contingent on meeting certain conditions.
Management
House members gear up for 2008 appropriations process
Defense bill likely to move last, making it the one that will push discretionary spending over President Bush’s limit.
Defense
House sends bill to boost wartime spending to Senate
Measure would put President Bush in the bind of having to endorse a pullout from Iraq, or admit his strategy is not working.
Defense
Senate OKs war package as post-veto plotting begins
Close House vote indicates Democratic leaders are unlikely to prevail if they attempt to override a veto.
Defense
Conferees pass spending bill with softened troop provisions
President Bush still likely to veto the measure despite compromise language setting non-binding targets for withdrawal.
Management
Appropriator open to keeping 2008 bills earmark-free
Full elimination of pet projects still under discussion; idea has prompted concern.
Defense
Dems prepare backup option in case of war funding veto
Military officials say they need supplemental money by June 1; research service says Pentagon could make do a month longer.
Defense
Conferees soften contracting language in wartime funding bill
Negotiators drop provision that would have cut money, compromising with one that would fence off funds until a report on contracting is complete.
Management
Lawmakers aim to settle on budget blueprint soon
House and Senate are close on discretionary spending, with a likely outcome to be overall spending in the $20 billion range above the White House request.
Defense
Lawmakers plan endgame for wartime spending bill
There has been little substantive discussion between Democrats and the White House, which has threatened a veto.
Defense
Study says Pentagon could make Iraq funds last until July
Bush and Republicans have argued the military needs the funding as early as mid-April.
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