11 Spending Bill Omnibus Package Unveiled for FY 2008 Funding
On Monday, December 17, 2007, the Congress unveiled its "omnibus" appropriations package, containing the remaining 11 spending bills. The Congress has until Dec. 21, 2007 to complete the FY 2008 appropriations process. The House took up the package and added funding for Afghanistan and additional amounts for emergency funding. The Senate is scheduled to debate the bill today on the Senate floor. Any changes will be presendted back to the House for concurrence and then sent to the President for signature .... Continue
Congress Developing Omnibuss for 11 Spending Bills; 3rd Continuing Resolution (CR) Certain Through December 21, 2007
The 110th Congress, 1st Session is drawing to a close as the Christmas Holidays are fast approaching. However, 11 spending bills still remain bogged down in the Congress and unsigned by the President. The only spending bill to pass Congress and be signed by the President is the Defense spending bill for FY 2008. The Congress is developing an omnibus spending bill .... Continue
