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The article discusses the policies, enactment of bill and approaches that would be on the winning Republic party lawmaker's agenda convened at the 115th Congress. The repeal and replacement of President Barack Obama's health law Obamacare is mentioned. Also discussed are budget related priorities in the fiscal year of 2017 including the reconciliation process for a tax overhaul. The changes to entitlement programs including Medicaid and Medicare are mentioned.

The article focuses on the budget proposal of President Barack Obama for fiscal 2017 which includes finance for cancer treatment, drug addiction and cyberattack prevention. Topics mentioned include the forecasted economic growth from 2016-2018, the expansion of income tax credit as part of anti-poverty initiatives and the proposed finance increase on computer networks security.

The article discusses how the U.S. political party Republican Party member Paul D. Ryan could face major challenges in leadership, who is to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2015. Topics include his plan to delegate more fundraising travel to surrogates, support of House Freedom Caucus, the U.S. Congressional Caucus, for Ryan, and his proposed changes to entitlement and anti-poverty programs.

The article focuses on the decision Speaker of the House John A. Boehner to resign from his position at the end of October 2015 in the U.S. It provides overview of Boehner's reason in leaving his position and the controversies associated with his leadership at the House. It also mentions Boehner's significant contributions while he was in the position and the reaction of his colleagues on his decision.

The article reports on several spending caps proposed by U.S. President Brack Obama in his fiscal 2016 budget. Topics discussed include views of Stan Collender of public relations firm Qorvis-MSLGroup, the expansion of the sequestration of mandatory spending, and the budget resolution written by U.S. Grand Old Party (GOP).

The article discusses the budget allocation for the U.S. Department of Defense. Topics include the negotiation techniques employed by the government body in its budget proposals, the three options determined by congressional members to address the proposed defense budget, and the challenges faced by congressional appropriators in their examination of the proposed defense budget.

The article discusses the possible re-occurrence of government shutdowns in the U.S. Topics covered include the plan of the Republican Party to go after some executive orders and regulatory policies of U.S. President Barack Obama according to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, the impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown in October 2013, and the Republicans' stand with regards to issues that include health care, government spending, and commerce.

The article presents the Budget Act of 1974 signed into law by the late President Richard Nixon on July 12, 1974. It discusses provisions including the creation of the congressional Budget committees and the Congressional Budget Office, the setting of the budget reconciliation procedural tool and legacy to budget-related laws thereafter. It explores failures and successes of the law on the budget process, fiscal deficit and fiscal responsibility.

The article criticizes the fiscal 2015 budget proposal of U.S. President Barack Obama for lack of visionary goals and failure to offer far-reaching bargains on Social Security, Medicare and taxes. It notes that the budget plan closely follows the budget deal negotiated in December 2013 and cites its emphasis on the needs for economic expansion and job creation and to cut the deficit. The discretionary spending and the priorities set by the budget deal are also discussed.

The authors look at the depth of the opposition of many Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and explain a plan by these lawmakers to cut off the federal funding for the law's implementation in October 2013. Republicans have expressed their worry that PPACA would be used by the President Barack Obama Administration to take over health care. The attempts by Republicans to repeal the law are also explored.

The article discusses plans of the U.S. Federal Reserve System to withdraw its monetary stimulus to achieve economic recovery. It describes previous counterbalancing efforts launched by the central banking system as stock and bond prices continue to decline. It presents outlook for national budget deficit issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Brief details relating to the economic stimulus, fiscal contraction, and budget deficit reduction measures are also offered.

The article examines the budget that U.S. President Barack Obama released on April 10, 2013. According to the author, Obama's spending plan for fiscal 2014 recycles proposals the administration had previously offered and have been rejected by Republicans. The author adds that the budget also offers new policies which are making Democrats uncomfortable.

This article examines the budgeting issues of the U.S. government. It is inferred that biennial budgeting would allow Congress to review spending decisions and make it easier to enact appropriations bills punctually. The provisions of the Congressional Budget and Impundment Control Act Enacted in 1974 are provided. The Congressional Budget Office foresees the increase in discretionary spending from 1.285 trillion dollars in 2012 to 1.424 trillion dollars in 2023.

The article discusses the implications of the 85 billion U.S. dollars spending sequester that become effective on March 1, 2013 for U.S. discretionary programs. It looks at the debate about which programs, services and activities are most prized across the 3.6 trillion U.S. dollars that the U.S. federal government will spend over the current fiscal year. It also notes that the largest share of the spending cuts will fall on discretionary programs and cites the programs' role in the economy.

The article talks about automatic spending reductions, known as sequestration, which are set to take effect in the U.S. in 2013 as lawmakers argue over alternatives. It notes alarming scenarios about lost jobs and lower wages that were cited by President Barack Obama. According to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, providing greater flexibility for the cuts might bring better policy results but would not have a significant influence on the effect of the sudden federal spending reduction. INSETS: No Shortage of Proposals Just a Shortage of Agreement;How the Sequester Will Be Implemented.

The article discusses the major laws that were voted on by the U.S. Congress in 2012. It highlights the 24 key votes accomplished by the Senate and House chambers and summarizes the component political issues resolved by lawmakers for each vote. The article cites several bills that were passed, cleared, or adopted including the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut or HR 3630, Fiscal 2013 Budget Resolution or H Con Res 112, and Repeal of Health Care Overhaul or HR 6079.

The article gives information on U.S. vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. Ryan's policies aim to repeal state exchange subsidies and other provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul, reduce the corporate tax rate to 25% and achieve a positive 75-year actuarial balance in the Social Security trust funds when their balances fall into deficit. A chart on Ryan's favorability among independents, Democrats and Republicans after his nomination is also presented.

The article explores the building blocks of a bargaining agreement between U.S. Republicans and Democrats to achieve deficit reduction package that would save money by adding restrictions to health insurance plans called Medigap. Programs and ideas that sought common ground on spending cuts were identified during negotiations in 2011. Discussions showed how the parties reached spending cut solutions via the Medigap proposal. The parties though are divided over the taxation of the rich.

The article reports on the opposition to the House budget resolution issued by U.S. Representative Paul D. Ryan. The measure is reported to be heavy on spending cuts and proposals to overhaul entitlement programs and tax policy. The proposal particularly includes an overhaul of the income tax system, protects the Department of Defense budget and finds alternative savings to the automatic spending cuts. However, two Republicans have joined all Democrats in voting no to the proposal.

The article discusses a cap and sequester mechanism being proposed to control spending of the U.S. federal government. It cites the enactment of the short-lived 1985 Gramm-Rudman-Hollings anti-deficit law during the administration of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in order to control the increasing federal debt. It stresses that the fiscal problems being faced by the nation could not be solved by automatic budget controls.

The article presents information on the U.S. government shutdowns in 1995 and 1996 and looks at how a 2011 shutdown will affect the country. The author believes that a shutdown today is likely to look very different since the country, the economy and the government now are different. Also, there is a possibility that it would affect all government departments and agencies at least to some extent. According to Jacob J. Lew, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), such government shutdowns inconvenience the public.

The article discusses the budget proposal of U.S. President Barack Obama for fiscal 2012. The proposal is said to have modest plans for debt reduction and spending. Entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security are not included in the deficit reduction plan. The budget proposal received different levels of support from Democrats and criticism from Republicans. The administration claims that the budget would reduce spending and annual deficit while investing in education, innovation and infrastructure prudently.

The article talks about the debt limit and budget saving approaches adopted by the U.S. government in the past three years. It also informs about the congress and conservatives moves in the direction while taking into consideration the new president selection for the country. The also talks about the effect debt limit has on the country's borrowing limit and how the new president will make necessary changes.

The article discusses the failure of the House Republicans to pass the congressional budget resolution in the U.S. It states that the House conveyed an authoritative message about their priorities and policies for the U.S. economy. It also stresses the budget sets for enforceable tax and spending levels of the budget resolution.

The article focuses on how U.S. legislators have utilized offsets for negotiating various budget deals. Topics discussed include the use of offsets or pay-fors for the 2015 bipartisan budget deal and expectations for spending reductions through streamlined operations. The identification of asset sales in the 2015 budget as an offset technique and the strategy known as pension smoothing are also mentioned.

The article discusses the need to establish laws and legislation to strengthen the overall finances of the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund, which is most likely to be insolvent by 2016, causing a 19 percent reduction in disability benefits. Topics discussed include remarks of U.S Senator Mike Simpson, graphs representing the rise in payment to beneficiaries and impact of population aging and increased retirement age on the increasing cost of social security program.

The article presents dynamic scoring, a technique that will be incorporated in the 114th Congress to estimate the impact of legislation on the economy. Topics discussed include its impact on the comprehensive tax overhaul and entitlement programs, the allegations of Democrats pertaining to rigging the budget scoring and cost-estimation rules, the limited nature of the rules change, and the concept of dynamic scoring in comparison with current cost estimates for tax or spending proposals. INSET: Elmendorf to Stay at CBO While Republicans Ponder.

The article reports political developments in the U.S. as of November 2014, particularly the incoming 114th Congress. It claims that despite their expanded majority in the House of Representatives, Speaker John A. Boehner will face problems with conservatives in his party. It claims that despite their majority in Congress, the Republicans should compromise with Democrats as their leader, U.S. President Barack Obama, still has veto power.

This article relates that a number of Republicans are strategizing over how to employ the arcane mechanism of budget reconciliation in anticipation of controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate after the 2014 U.S. midterm elections. Topics discussed include the main purpose of reconciliation including allowing the Republicans to advance budget-related legislation with a simple majority vote. Mentioned also is how the House and the Senate could make reconciliation possible. INSETS: Reconcilliation 101;Health Care Law Is a Prime Target.

The article discusses the possibility of a struggle between House and Senate Republicans to pass the 2016 budget resolution in the U.S. Topics highlighted include the Medicare premier support plan of current House Budget Chairman Paul D. Ryan and Republican Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Tom Price of Georgia as candidates to succeed upon the incumbent's term end limit.

The article examines the conclusion made by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in 2014 that it is no longer possible to assess the fiscal impact of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA). It cites the amount of deficit reduction resulting from the implementation of the law estimated by CBO. An overview of the agency's report "Updated Estimates of the Effects of the Insurance Coverage Provisions of the Affordable Care Act" is presented.

The article discusses the first House-Senate budget committee conference. Topics discussed include fiscal policy principles, discretionary spending for the current fiscal year and agreement on a fiscal 2014 budget resolution. It featured several lawmakers including Van Hollen, Paul D. Ryan and Patry Murray.

The article discusses highlights of the events leading to the signing of the law (PL 113-46) by U.S. President Barack Obama on October 17, 2013 that ended the sixteen-day government shutdown and provide appropriations through January 15, 2014, back pay for furloughed federal employees, and income verification measure for health care subsidies through state insurance exchanges. It also averted the Treasury default and suspended of statutory debt ceiling up to early 2014.