not so fast.
Posted on 12/18/2024 6:12:30 AM PST by CFW
Here's the summary of Speaker Johnson's Continuing Resolution (CR) in a thread format:
1/ Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a two-step "laddered" funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. This CR splits funding deadlines into mid-January 2024 for some agencies and early February 2024 for others, allowing time for detailed appropriations bills.
2/ The CR passed with bipartisan support, maintaining current spending levels without the deep cuts some conservatives wanted. However, it excluded spending reductions and conservative policy riders, leading to dissatisfaction among some GOP members, especially from the House Freedom Caucus.
3/ No Spending Cuts: A major point of contention, as conservatives pushed for reductions in federal spending which were not included.
4/ Lack of Border Security: Criticized by some for not incorporating measures to enhance border security, a priority for many Republicans.
5/ Exclusion of Policy Riders: Unlike previous CRs, this one did not leverage funding to push conservative policy changes, disappointing those who viewed this as an opportunity.
6/ Political Strategy: By avoiding a shutdown, Johnson's CR gives Trump a stable start, preventing political damage. However, it might miss an early chance to push Trump's policy and fiscal agenda.
7/ Legislative Opportunities: The staggered deadlines offer a window for Trump's team to prioritize and pass legislation before funding runs out, though the absence of immediate policy changes might set a tone of compromise.
8/ Public Perception: While dodging a shutdown boosts public approval, compromises on spending might be seen by Trump's base as concessions, potentially impacting his support if not counteracted by strong policy moves.
9/ Overall: The CR ensures government functionality but challenges Trump to navigate a Congress with varied priorities. He'll need to balance fiscal conservatism with pragmatic governance to fulfill his campaign promises.
Without going deeper in the budget figures and details, here's an additional summary of the budget details and breakdown in Speaker Johnson's Continuing Resolution (CR):
Funding Period: The CR extends government funding at current levels in two stages:
January 19, 2024: Funding for agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Energy, along with military construction.
February 2, 2024: Funding for the rest of the government.
Total Funding: The CR maintains spending at fiscal year 2023 levels, with no adjustments for inflation or new initiatives. Specific budget figures for each department or program aren't detailed in the sources, but the bill avoids:
Spending Cuts: No reductions from the previous year's spending levels are included.
New Allocations: There are no new allocations for programs or agencies beyond what was already funded in FY 2023.
Exclusions:
No Supplemental Aid: The bill does not include supplemental funding for specific countries like Israel or Ukraine or for additional emergency needs.
No Policy Changes: There are no policy riders or changes to existing legislation, meaning no new policies or reforms related to border security, immigration, or other conservative priorities are funded or mandated.
Specific Budget Highlights:
The CR does not specify exact dollar amounts per department but ensures continuity of funding at the previous year's rate for all operations, which includes:
Defense and Non-Defense: Both areas are covered at the same level as FY 2023, with no increases or decreases.
Disaster Relief: There's no mention of additional disaster relief funding in this CR, suggesting it maintains the previous year's allocations.
This summary captures the essence of the budget's breakdown as per the CR, focusing on maintaining status quo funding without significant changes or new financial commitments. However, for more precise figures, one would typically need to refer to the full text of the appropriations bills or detailed budget documents not explicitly referenced here.
Now take a look at this. Ukraine doesn't disappoint.
Here is a summary of some key budgetary figures included in the current Continuing Resolution (CR) going through Congress:
✅ Disaster Relief: The CR includes $100.4 billion allocated for disaster aid. ❌ While the folks in Western NC are struggling.
✅ Deficit Spending: There is an addition of $330 billion in deficit spending which is noted to be unpaid for.
✅ Ukraine Assistance: It includes $12.3 billion in military and security assistance for Ukraine.
✅ Economic Assistance for Farmers: There's $10 billion set aside for economic assistance for farmers.
Other Expenditures:
~ $30 billion for agriculture losses.
~ $6 billion for nuclear submarine programs.
~ $2.5 billion for the Take It Down Act (related to financial surveillance).
~ $4 billion for Medicaid administrative adjustments.
~ $50 million for inaugural security in Washington D.C.
The CR is set to extend government funding at current levels through March 14, 2025.
Is this to tie up the hands of the Trump administration so they don't start executing their plans until then?
The goods deficit expanded to $307.2 billion from $297.2 billion, driven by increased imports of capital goods, including computer accessories, semiconductors, and electric apparatus, alongside a rise in consumer goods such as pharmaceutical products. Meanwhile, the services surplus rose to $73.7 billion from $71.9 billion, supported by higher exports of government services and computer services. The primary income deficit widened to $15.5 billion, reflecting lower direct investment earnings, though payments also declined. Lastly, the secondary income deficit increased to $61.8 billion, up from $46.0 billion, driven by higher general government transfers, particularly for international cooperation.
The alternative is stupid cuz it will produce nothing.
It probably is about the best they’ll do.
As I recollect, the UK Conservative government put a hold on indexing income tax brackets for inflation until 2028.
not so fast.
Isn’t Rand Paul going to delay Senate passage?
Everyone keeps telling me we’re winning.
Not to put too fine a point on it, but we really haven’t won anything yet. I guess I’ll just keep waiting and staying positive.
People tell me to always remain positive. Like the captain of that little sub. He was always positive and had faith in his ship. No negative nellies allowed on board.
And....
I’m OK with it be confirmed because we need to get Trump confirmed and let DOGE make recommendations for cost cutting then put a budget together.
I imagine Trump is OK with this also as he’s traveling around with Mike Johnson tied to his hip.
🚨BREAKING: The short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown includes a one-year extension on the State Department's Global Engagement Center — the agency me and @mtaibbi reported has funded speech suppression efforts and is being sued by the Federalist and Daily Wire pic.twitter.com/fWYaTzVepL— Gabe Kaminsky (@gekaminsky) December 18, 2024
This CR funds the censorship of conservative speech for the entire first year of the Trump administration. Unacceptable! https://t.co/S2VkgPjKng— Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) December 18, 2024
The entire 1,547-page CR/Omnibus contains just four mentions of the word “border.” pic.twitter.com/OPydcWDzLg— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) December 18, 2024
This CR is an abomination. Johnson will have to suspend the rules in order to bring it to the floor.
Members of the Republican Party do not know what’s in the bill.
There are all sorts of democrat wish list items because Johnson knows he can’t get this passed without democrats votes.The same people taking selfies with DOGE want to bury the American people and kneecap President Trump.
This absolutely unacceptable. If Johnson passes this, vacate the chair. Enough of this.
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) December 18, 2024
I had hoped to see @SpeakerJohnson grow a spine, but this bill full of pork shows he is a weak, weak man.
The debt will continue to grow. Ultimately the dollar will fail. Democrats are clueless and Big Gov Republicans are complicit.
A sad day for America.— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 18, 2024
It’s not like it is for just one party.
These CRs are ALWAYS about adding in MORE DC grift and tyranny.
It may be over 1000 pages but very little is new stuff.
Johnson is a weak sister that needs to be ousted. He is a narcissist with no backbone.
Perfect example of a DC politician.
See #9
Which Majorkas will reallocate to support Illegal Border Crossers.
The index of the 1,547-page “CR” is longer than the actual CR language in the text.
This is not a continuing resolution—it’s an omnibus.
And for all the garbage shoved in this cramnibus, there is nothing to prohibit the sale of border wall material.
This is shameful.
NO.— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) December 18, 2024
CR BS: On the heels of the report that the DOJ obtained the emails of Schiff and Swalwell proving they leaked classified documents to the media, Congress has inserted language into the continuing resolution allowing it to quash any subpoena @Kash_Patel or @PamBondi might issue for 'House Data'. This would make any investigation into the J6 Committee all but impossible. It would cripple any investigation into Schiff and Swalwell.
h/t
@patel_patriotpic.twitter.com/dq5XagDMqQ— @amuse (@amuse) December 18, 2024
Looks like “DOGE” doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell.
Honestly I don’t think that’s true. There’s a reason why Trump has Mike Johnson going everywhere with him. I think Trump actually was instrumental in placing Johnson in the Speakers chair.
This CR is only through January and February.
This addition to the CR is like they are worried that without pardons, they are gonna be in a heap of manure.
Keep your enemies closer addage comes to mind....regarding Sneaker Johnson and Pres Trump.
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