Appropriations CR
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
House, Senate pass continuing resolution (H.J. Res. 1) to extend FY 2002 funding levels for government agencies until Jan. 31. Chambers still have to pass 10 of 13 appropriations bills, which could be included in an omnibus spending measure discussed as early as the week of Jan. 13 in the Senate. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Young (R-Fla.) reiterates concerns long-term CR funding at 2002 levels "would have disastrous impacts on the war on terror, homeland security and other important government responsibilities"...