Wednesday, August 11, 2021
9 Things You Need to Know About the Budget Resolution’s Reckless Tax and Spending Spree
After passing a $1.1 trillion infrastructure spending bill on a bipartisan basis—which is filled with liberal spending priorities—the Senate will now consider a budget resolution that, if enacted, will clear a path to implement a massive progressive agenda. This resolution would reshape the American economy and permanently expand government control over many aspects of peoples’ lives.
Here are nine things you need to know about this budget resolution:
1. Kickstarts the Process to Pass Controversial and Harmful Polices on a Partisan Basis
The primary motivation behind this budget resolution is to kick off the budget reconciliation process. Budget reconciliation allows legislation affecting spending, revenue, or debt limit to pass the Senate with limited debate and by 51 votes instead of being subject to the normal 60-vote threshold.
Just some of the policies the reconciliation bill will feature include:
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