H.J.Res. 20 - News Reports

Many Wants, Few Funds
Lawmakers are in high gear as they lobby to ensure their interests aren’t shortchanged in the final — and tight — spending package for fiscal 2007 that’s heading to the chamber floors soon.

Democrats Move Leftover Spending Measure
House and Senate Democratic leaders agreed yesterday to a $463 billion spending plan for the remainder of the fiscal year that would freeze many federal agencies at 2006 levels but include more money for veterans' health, education, scientific research, HIV programs and public parks

House Passes $463 Billion Spending Bill After Deleting Earmarks
The House passed a $463 billion spending measure yesterday that would keep the government operating for the remainder of the fiscal year, an austere plan stripped of billions of dollars worth of special-interest provisions.

Democrats Find Fiscal Wiggle Room
Democrats put the finishing touches on a $463.5 billion spending bill that would squeeze most domestic programs while providing a boost for education, veterans’ health care and a few other priorities.