Budget Matters Blog

Will the President Sign the New NDAA?

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Nov. 10, 2015 | Budget Process, Military & Security

Yesterday afternoon Congress sent the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the president. Again.

What Do You Want to Hear in the Republican Debate?

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Nov. 5, 2015 | Budget Process

The presidential candidates will discuss their priorities for the nation – but will they reflect what’s important to you and your family, your community?

Take Our Poll: Obama Signs Budget Deal. Would you?

By Lindsay Koshgarian
Posted: Nov. 2, 2015 | Budget Process, Debt & Deficit, Military & Security

If you were President Obama, would you sign this budget deal?

What if We Spent the Pentagon’s 2016 Slush Fund Differently?

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Oct. 28, 2015 | Budget Process, Military & Security

The budget deal provides $59 billion to the Pentagon's slush fund in 2016. What if we chose to spend that differently?

President Vetoes National Defense Authorization Act

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Oct. 23, 2015 | Budget Process, Military & Security

For the last 50+ years, the NDAA has enjoyed bipartisan support - yesterday, it was vetoed by the president.

Congress Sends National Defense Authorization Act to President

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Oct. 8, 2015 | Budget Process, Military & Security

Yesterday, in a 70-27 vote, lawmakers in the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which lays out how the Pentagon might spend its 2016 $612 billion budget.

Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown

By Jasmine Tucker
Posted: Oct. 1, 2015 | Budget Process, Health Care

Just seven hours before federal agencies ran out of money, Congress passed a continuing resolution that temporarily funds the government until December 11.