After weeks and even months of constant debate and repeal after repeal the House of Representatives passed a budget plan this week. Issues over the budget have led to many major congressional moves this fall, which include a faction of the Republican party turning on former Speaker John Boehner. Arguments over the funding of Planned Parenthood, Obamacare, and many other pressing issues left the us on the verge of another possible government shutdown. This is a major victory for the House and even helps John Boehner leave his post as speaker on a high note, but there is still a great challenge residing in getting the budget passed through the Senate.
Many Republican senators have concerns about the budget in that they believe that it seems to be thrown together and not necessarily addressing or giving enough attention to specific areas. Senator Jeff Flake from Arizona expressed concerns by stating that, "There are some to Social Security --some reforms -- that are desperately needed." The Republicans need to get everyone on board if they have any hope of passing the budget through the senate in the near future. Compromise is what is needed in Congress, but it seems amongst the Republicans as well. Not everything can be fixed by a single budget plan and so congressmen and senators should weigh the costs versus the benefits of passing plan. Avoiding a government shutdown is key before entering an election year in terms of running successful campaigns and retaining favor among moderate Republicans, but there is something to be admired in those that refuse to sway from their personal beliefs and concerns.
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Finally a budget was passed! In the time of heightened party polarization, it's incredible that anything, especially something as huge as a budget plan, was passed. And it's great that there won't be a government shutdown over this. I do wonder if the Republicans not being too crazy about this plan will cause even more friction between the two parties, though.
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