The Committee Recommends Congress Adopt a Brand New Budget

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget recommends that Congress pass a new budget resolution reflecting the changes in the budget outlook and national priorities as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Before Katrina, there were overruns in the budget in the areas of defense, transportation, energy, agriculture, and veterans’ healthcare. Along with Katrina disaster relief efforts, costs could easily grow to $250 billion beyond what is assumed in the current budget resolution.

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