A flurry of activity has kept lawmakers busy setting spending levels for various programs, writing a budget blueprint and talking about a tax overhaul. But plenty of obstacles could still stand in their way, say CQ’s Budget Tracker editor David Lerman and senior budget reporter Paul M. Krawzak.

Show Notes:

• Analysis: Chances for Budget Through Regular Order Shaky
• Budget Battle Opening Salvo Still Stalled

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