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Recent News About Senate Budget Committee
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Merkley criticizes House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley expressed strong opposition to the House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution.
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Senator Merkley criticizes Republican budget resolution for harming families
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has expressed strong criticism of the recently passed FY25 budget resolution by Senate Republicans.
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Senator Merkley criticizes FY25 budget resolution passed by Republicans
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has issued a statement following the passage of the FY25 budget resolution by Republicans through committee.
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Senators seek answers on halted federal funding following controversial OMB memo
Senators Jeff Merkley, Patty Murray, and Gary Peters are seeking clarity from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding a memo that instructed federal agencies to halt activities related to federal financial assistance.
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Merkley criticizes House Republican budget as detrimental to working families
Today, Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley issued a statement regarding the House Republicans' FY 2025 budget resolution.
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Merkley criticizes FY25 budget resolution as harmful to working families
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley has expressed concerns regarding the FY25 budget resolution.
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Senator Merkley opposes Russell Vought's nomination as OMB Director
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued a statement opposing Russell Vought's nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Senate Democrats urge delay in Russell Vought's OMB nomination
Democratic members of the Senate Budget Committee, alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, have urged Chairman Lindsey Graham to delay Russell Vought's nomination as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Senator Merkley criticizes Trump's federal funding freeze
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has criticized the Trump administration for its recent decision to freeze all federal funds.
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Senator Merkley criticizes Russell Vought's nomination as OMB Director
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered a statement at a hearing for Russell Vought's nomination as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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Senator Merkley criticizes tax cuts amid rising national debt concerns
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has expressed concerns following the release of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Budget and Economic Outlook.
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Senate reveals findings on Credit Suisse’s historical ties to Nazi-linked accounts
Tens of thousands of documents have been uncovered by a Senate Budget Committee investigation into Credit Suisse's World War II-era accounts, revealing extensive evidence of previously unknown or partially known Nazi-linked account holders.
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Grassley criticizes focus on climate over fiscal issues in budget committee
Senator Chuck Grassley has expressed his continued concern about the direction of the Senate Budget Committee, as its leadership term nears its end.
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CBO estimates $1.8 trillion deficit under Biden-Harris administration
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reported that the deficit for Fiscal Year 2024 is estimated to reach $1.8 trillion. This figure is double what was projected when the Biden-Harris administration began its term. Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley expressed concern over this development.
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Grassley criticizes lack of transparency in Biden-Harris budget proposal
Ranking Member Chuck Grassley from Iowa has raised concerns over the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of its 2025 budget proposal, citing a lack of transparency that he claims is preventing the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) from conducting a complete analysis.
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CBO projects Biden-Harris Medicare policy may cost taxpayers over $21 billion
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its fiscal analysis of the Biden-Harris administration's Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program. The report estimates that the program could cost taxpayers over $21 billion in three years if it proceeds as planned. This initiative, launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to reduce seniors' premiums, which have increased due to previous policy changes.
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Grassley emphasizes oversight in addressing rising housing costs
Senator Chuck Grassley has emphasized the need for continued oversight to address housing affordability issues in a recent statement. He highlighted the impact of inflation on housing prices, attributing a significant rise to the current administration's policies.
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Grassley calls for bipartisan approach to social security reform amid looming insolvency concerns
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, delivered an opening statement at a hearing titled "Social Security Forever: Delivering Benefits and Protecting Retirement Security" on September 11, 2024. Grassley began by acknowledging the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who lost their lives and honoring first responders.
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Grassley, Arrington request CBO analysis of Medicare cost-shifting policy
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) are requesting an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a new demonstration program initiated by the Biden-Harris administration. This program aims to lower Medicare Part D premium payments using taxpayer funds. Known as the Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program, it was introduced in response to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has led insurers to increase premiums for seniors and reduce plan options.
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Grassley raises concerns over rapid transition to electric vehicles
Senator Chuck Grassley voiced his concerns regarding the rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) during a recent Senate Budget Committee hearing. Grassley highlighted several issues, including economic challenges and reliance on critical minerals.