The most famous quip ever uttered about the federal budget is the one attributed to Sen. Everett Dirksen (R-Ill.), who served 34 years in the House and Senate until his death in 1969: "A billion here, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Business tax breaks cut federal revenues by $77 billion this year, fattening the pockets of rich corporate ...

Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some of the nation's most vulnerable students and disadvantaged school communities.