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Government

Why Members of Congress Secretly Like Unpopular Omnibus Bills

May 3, 2018 By Christopher Jacobs

Only when members become willing to take tough votes, and to abide by the outcome even if it results in policy outcomes they disfavor, will the process become more open and transparent.

Budget

Congress Is Aiming Toward Another Omnibus Spending Disaster. Here’s How To Prevent That

April 26, 2018 By Mike Lee and Jim Jordan

We agree with President Trump: a spending bill like the one passed this March must never happen again. Unfortunately, Congress currently is on a path to repeat that debacle.

Budget

Republicans Omit Obamacare Bailout From Omnibus. DO NOT CONGRATULATE

March 22, 2018 By Christopher Jacobs

To most individuals outside Washington, Republicans moving to bail out Obamacare, and attempting to pass 2,200-plus page bills in mere hours, signifies a degree of insanity.

Health Care

Building On Donald Trump’s First Legislative Victories

May 5, 2017 By Ben Domenech

Breaking down what happened with these two Trump legislative successes—Obamacare revision and the budget omnibus—illustrates what we should expect from the coming years.