Rapidcreek

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[–] Rapidcreek 3 points 1 month ago

Currently there are 3.6 million cases pending before immigration judges, the largest number of pending cases in the history of the American immigration system.

[–] Rapidcreek 15 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Again, not Biden. Congress

[–] Rapidcreek 1 points 1 month ago (4 children)

There needs to be a budget passed by Congress to allocate money to be spent. It hasn't been done in some time as Congress can only agree on continuous resolutions. The majority of the budget can't be changed, things like interest on debt, mandatory programs, etc. That's why Musk's BS is simply that.

Next is allocation, or spending. Congress has a pool of money for a division of the government through the budget and now allocates for a particular program or need. It then allocated this money and Treasury is given the responsibility to pay for it. When revenues don't match expenditure we borrow money from ourselves to take care of the shortfall.

[–] Rapidcreek 69 points 1 month ago (9 children)

It's only fitting that our flag should fly at half mast on January 20th.

[–] Rapidcreek 7 points 1 month ago

It provides focus.

I suppose your Congress Critter could provide an answer.

[–] Rapidcreek 2 points 1 month ago (6 children)

That's a good question. I suppose it has something to do with Congress neededing to pass a budget for each spending bill.

[–] Rapidcreek 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

That is to say that Congress has allocated money. Your issue is with them.

[–] Rapidcreek 4 points 1 month ago

Fact check : True

[–] Rapidcreek 13 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Congress allocates, executive administrates.

[–] Rapidcreek 3 points 1 month ago (8 children)

How does limiting the amount of debts the Treasury can accrue on money already earmarked for spending pay anyone's bills?

The simplest answer is to say that the money is earmarked for spending, but not payment. Think that Congress spends the money and Treasury pays for it. Some bills are due and payable this year, a year from now, 5 years from now, etc. Plus, income, or taxes raised, are also veriable.

In any case, the debt limit has to be raised in January and Trump is none too happy about it.

[–] Rapidcreek 4 points 1 month ago (13 children)

The Debt Limit is placed on the Treasury to allow them to pay for money already spent by the government. Essentially, it limits the amount of debt the Treasury can draw down on. Without it, the bills aren't paid.

[–] Rapidcreek 24 points 1 month ago

When Jimmy grew up his house didn't have electricity or running water. Or malice, as it turns out.

 

Bottas pulled over for speeding in California

 

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