omnibus spending bills
Omnibus spending bills refer to comprehensive pieces of legislation that authorize and appropriate funds for multiple government agencies or programs, often combined into a single bill. They consolidate various spending measures, such as appropriations for defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, into one package, facilitating legislative efficiency and budget planning.
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- appropriations
- appropriations process
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- congressional appropriations committee
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- debt ceiling
- discretionary spending
- earmarks
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- federal budget
- federal deficit
- fiscal policy
- fiscal year
- government spending
- legislative process
- mandatory spending
- national security funding
- policy riders
- sequestration
- social programs funding
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