CSPAN Washington Journal December 27, 2013
It also includes 85 billion in deficit reduction. When Congress Returns in january, lawmakers will need to approve the bill. It authorizes spending through the end of the fiscal year. That has been the case in recent years. From the New York Times, lawmakers say progress on budget near deadline. The next deadline is weeks away. Top Lawmakers Said that they have made significant progress negotiating a spending bill. It gives the appropriations committees an opportunity to reassert control of federal dollars. We have a chance to prove to the congress that we can produce bills. The past few years...