1. The Long Path to Trump’s Budget
What areas will Trump slash in order to pay for his massive 10% hike in Defense Spending?
Is the President’s budget law?
What is the name of the Act that establishes the budget decision making process?
Who ultimately sets spending levels for federal agencies?
In order for Trump’s budget to pass what needs to happen?
If Trump’s Budget is only an opening bid can it still set the terms of the debate? Why do you think?
What kicks off the formal budget process? What is the timeline?
Describe what happened with Obama’s last budget as a comparison to Trump’s.
What happens if Budget Chair Black and Enzie disagree with Trump’s budget priorities?
After the committees pass resolutions, who then must pass them as well? What if there are differences between the House and Senate resolutions?
Can the resolutions be filibustered? What is a filibuster?
Do the resolutions need the President’s signature? What is the “flip-side” of this?
How were Acts like the Bush Tax Cuts and the Affordable Care Act passed?
What can members of Congress do to block legislation that violates the budget resolution?
Please summarize the remainder of the article (the process)