Gridlock in the Senate, progress in the House
(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)
A budget agreement between key Republicans and Democrats. Even President Barack Obama was on board. All without anyone threatening to repeal this or shut down that.
Prospects for budget legislation solid in Senate
(Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)
One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan legislation to ease across-the-board spending cuts and reduce economy-rattling budget brinkmanship appears likely to command the 60 votes necessary to clear the Senate, officials in both parties said Friday.
Budget agreement poised to advance in the Senate
Several Republican senators signaled they’re likely to help the measure clear procedural hurdles, even if they ultimately vote against it.
Claims that the budget deal limits Senate minority rights and could lead to tax hikes
Opponents of the bipartisan budget deal say it had hidden rules that could lead to tax increases. That’s a stretch.
The Morning Plum: Congress’ epic fail
Lawmakers remain far more likely to vote on a useless Iran sanctions bill than on extending a lifeline to over one million Americans.
Reid hopes to speed Senate consideration on budget
(Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he’ll meet with his Republican counterpart Mitch McConnell to discuss whether they can speed things up in the Senate and move on a budget agreement and a defense policy bill more quickly.
The House is on the verge of a genuinely bipartisan budget vote. Here’s why.
Who said they can’t get anything done?
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