Capitolworks: Just the Facts...Reality Test, Did Congress Actually Fund the Programs in the Last Bud
On Friday, February 9, Congress passed yet another Continuing Resolution (C.R.) to ensure that the government remains open. This most recent CR created a new deadline of March 23 when once again we face a possible shut-down. Unlike the other CRs that we have seen pass over the last several months, this one was seen as a victory by various interest groups as the CR was used as a legislative vehicle to move many other critical pieces of legislation. Among the many additions to
Capitolworks: Just the Facts...A CR's Impact Beyond the Beltway
As discussed in our previous blog, continuing resolutions (CRs) are a legislative stop-gap measure that Congress can enact to keep the government funded and functioning temporarily. While intended to be a mere fall back option for Congress, it has increasingly become an accepted way of governing, being used an estimated six times a year since 1997. However, while CRs maintain government funding that should not be mistaken for the government continuing to fund government progr