Tag: Spending

The bill passed 363-64 after days of debate that included consideration ofÂ more than 100 amendments. It marked the first major piece of legislation passed under the newly minted speakership of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., who succeeded now-retired Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, one week ago.Â (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

House approves highway bill that also revives Ex-Im Bank

Susan Ferrechio · November 5, 2015 4:26 pm

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. Earnest answered questions about the Russian plane crash, election results, and upcoming plans for Guantanamo. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Despite budget deal, Obama could still veto defense bill

Charles Hoskinson · November 5, 2015 5:01 am

Despite the potential political downside, some prominent Republicans are taking a stance against it, including presidential candidate Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas.Â (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Obamacare bill pits conservatives against each other

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 4, 2015 5:01 am

Ryan hints at policy riders in upcoming spending bills

Susan Ferrechio · November 3, 2015 4:14 pm

Debt deal moves to Obama after 3 a.m. Senate vote

Susan Ferrechio · October 30, 2015 9:03 am

House Freedom Caucus denounced the speedy and secretive process that will bring the budget deal to the floor for a vote Wednesday. It was negotiated mostly by House Speaker John Boehner and President Obama, along with Democratic leaders.Â (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Freedom Caucus will oppose Boehner’s last budget deal

Susan Ferrechio · October 28, 2015 2:42 pm

Rep. Paul Ryan announced Wednesday he will support a deal to fund the government and raise the debt ceiling,.Â (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Finance and Economy

Paul Ryan to support budget deal

Kelly Cohen · October 28, 2015 12:30 pm

Lawmakers are pushing to finalize a sweeping deal to fund the federal government before Speaker John Â Boehner leaves Congress at the end of this week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Budget office: Deal would boost deficit

Joseph Lawler · October 27, 2015 6:36 pm

"As the Republican Leader mentioned, we continue to work towards a budget agreement,"Â Senate Minority Leader Harry ReidÂ said.Â (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Reid: Time to kill the sequester

Susan Ferrechio · October 26, 2015 7:38 pm

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, to discuss a synopsis of the House Republican budget proposal as he announces the plan. The plan includes a boost in defense spending but cuts in the Medicaid program for the poor, food stamps and health care subsidies. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

House strips part of Obamacare repeal bill

Robert King · October 22, 2015 3:36 pm

Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., introduced the amendment to remove a contentiousÂ provision, which was not included by voice vote.Â (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Energy and Environment

House votes to keep controversial maritime rider in oil export bill

John Siciliano · October 9, 2015 5:25 pm

"There are a couple of things where I hope we can find common ground," Rep. Chris Van Hollen told CNBC on Monday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Dems make spending offer GOP can’t refuse

Pete Kasperowicz · October 9, 2015 4:55 pm