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Chairman Womack: “Balancing the budget is a team effort”
"While the House Budget Committee is responsible for putting forward a budget resolution, that plan is made better when members of the whole House actually engage in the process."
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Chairman Womack: “Responsible approach to rein in spending”
“The President’s rescissions package truly reflects a commonsense and responsible approach to rein in needless government spending."
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Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform Holds First Public Hearing
“The most important Constitutional duty entrusted to Congress is the power of the purse, and affirming that distinct role of the legislative branch is central to our work in this select committee."
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Chairman Womack: “Tax reform is working”
“As families and individuals navigate the previous tax-filing system for the last time this Tax Day, the future is promising, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act."
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Chairman Womack: “Challenging work ahead on the budget”
“While CBO’s Budget and Economic Outlook predicts where the nation could be headed, it does not have to dictate what our fiscal future will be.”
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Joint Select Committee on Budget Process Reform Holds Second Meeting
The members of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform today met for a second time ahead of the select committee’s first public hearing, scheduled for next week.
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Chairman Womack Statement on Speaker Ryan’s Retirement Announcement
"Although he never sought the role of Speaker of the House, Paul humbly accepted the call from his colleagues to lead."
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Chairman Womack Statement on CBO’s Budget and Economic Outlook
“With receipt of CBO’s annual Budget and Economic Outlook, the House Budget Committee can soon proceed with writing the budget resolution for fiscal year 2019."
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House Budget Committee Concludes CBO Oversight Hearings
“Since its inception more than 40 years ago, CBO has not undergone a comprehensive review. This series of hearings finally fulfilled this committee’s duty for proper oversight and broadened our understanding of CBO’s work and challenges.”
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