Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations, 1-day course in DC, from TheCapitol.Net

Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
Federal Budgeting in the Age of Deficits

Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process?

House Appropriations Committee hears Secretary of Treasury and Budget Director. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1936. Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Acting Budget Director Daniel Bell discussed federal finances today with the House Appropriations Subcommittee, Library of Congress hec2009008550
House Appropriations Committee hears Secretary of Treasury and Budget Director. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1936. Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Acting Budget Director Daniel Bell discussed federal finances today with the House Appropriations Subcommittee, Library of Congress hec2009008550

This real-world overview of the congressional budget process explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. You will also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process.

May 10, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:10 pm

Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)

Approved for CEUs from George Mason University
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.

For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheFederalBudget.com

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