4 articles in this issue
George L. Ward
One of the prominent features of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 (BEA) is the provision for emergency spending. Since the implementation of the BEA, emergency supplemental appropriations have been granted in a variety of situations, from droughts to wa... see more
Amy Fredregill
While most farmers take steps to enhance natural resources, times of low prices and high costs may create difficulties for farmers who wish to spend resources on agriculture conservation. Consequently, farming can have a harmful effect on natural resource... see more
Noah Wepman
The fiscal and budgetary relationship between the U.S. Congress and the District of Columbia is inconsistent with the typical federal governance system. In its current position, the District’s fiscal and budgetary authority is somewhere between that of a ... see more
Tara Nielson
The debate over the U.S. Department of Energy’s fiscal year 2002 budget for the renewable energy Hydrogen Program demonstrates how industry, state programs, and government officials can affect policy making through the federal budget process. Funding for ... see more