Budget Matters Blog

Category: Budget Process


Omnibus and Tax Package Defeat “Poison Pill” Riders, Lay Out Spending for Pentagon and Domestic Programs

This week, members of Congress announced a final deal on a federal budget for fiscal year 2016. This counts as a serious win.


5 Crazy Policy Riders That Could Bust the Budget Deal

The battle for this year’s budget is going strong, with a series of dangerous – and extreme – policy “riders” under consideration.


Bipartisan Highway Bill Should Raise Gas Tax

The 5-year highway bill revives the Export-Import bank and fails to raise the gas tax. 


Giving Tuesday 2015: We Don't Buy It!

It's Giving Tuesday! Make a contribution to NPP today to help us fight for a federal budget that reflects the values and needs of all Americans! 


Money in Politics and Climate Change: Your Top Issues for the Republican Debate

You told us you wanted to hear about climate change and money in politics in the GOP debate. Did you get your wish?


Will the President Sign the New NDAA?

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


What Do You Want to Hear in the Republican Debate?

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?

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


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

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

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