“I commend the Congress for this landmark legislation,” Nixon said. “… This bill will allow the Congress to step up to full and equal responsibility for controlling Federal expenditures.” President ...

We need fundamental budget reform in this country. A two-year budget cycle with automatic funding when legislators fail ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s budget chief suggested Thursday that he doesn’t need Congress or the Constitution to force through massive cuts to federal spending, hinting that more such cuts ...

. The effort has gained momentum in both chambers, although significant differences remain between the House and Senate proposals on the exact amount of financial relief families should receive.The ...

As Congress begins its summer recess, concerns grow over its ability to pass a full-year budget by the end of September, with bipartisan cooperation needed to avoid a government shutdown. Members of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

White House memo sent last week asks for ‘closeout plans’ for multiple missions, including some based in Colorado. Critics fear it means White House looking to circumvent Congressional budget process.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is leading an effort to demand the Congressional Budget Office investigate the cost of the Trump administration's decision to deploy National Guard ...