Reports on various topics. We just had one on student loans, for example. Then we do i host of scorekeeping functions. In support of the appropriations process. Tracking spending and helping Congress Figure out how much they are spending and how much bills will cost. Mr. Mcardle talk about who you answer to. Mr. Swagel we are a nonpartisan agency. We answer to the congress. We work through the two budget committees, the House Budget Committee and the Senate Budget committee, but we work for the entire congress. Generally our work is for the chairs and ranking members of the various committees of jurisdictions. If there is something on health care that would be in the senate for the finance committee or the health committee. And similarly in the house. And so in a sense we answer to all the members and support all the numbers equally on a nonpartisan basis. Mr. Mcardle all of the members are interested in your budget and economics outlook. What is the takeaway from that . Mr. Swagel the
It is 10 00 and good morning, everyone. The hearing will come to order. Welcome to the committee on the budgets hearing on oversight of the Congressional Budget Office. This hearing will focus on Cbos Organizational and operational structure. It is the first of five hearings that the Committee Plans to hold regarding oversight of the congressional budget. The goal of todays hearing is to learn more about cbo, which was created as part of the congressional budget and impoundment act of 1974. For decades, this agencys primary function and duty has been to assist congress in the federal budget making process by providing cost estimates, economic analysis, working papers and other insightful publications. Members of the house and Senate Budget committees rely on cbo as an objective, impartial resource when writing budget resolutions. The agency also plays a key role in advising this committee as it enforces budget rules. Without question, there are dozens of fine men and women employed by
Legislation and makes economic predictions. Economy members asked about the future effects of tax reform and changes to the Affordable Care act, this is two and a ha this f this is two and a half hours. It is 10 00. And good morning, everyone, the hearing will come to order. Welcome to the committee on the budgets hearing on over sight of the Congressional Budget Office. This hearing will focus on cbos organizational and operational structure. It is the first of five hearings at the Committee Plans to hold regarding oversight of the congressional budget. The goal of todays hearing is to learn more about cbo which was created as part of the congressional budget and impoundment act of 1974. For decades, this agency aesz primary duty and function has been to assist congress in the federal budget making process by providing cost estimates, economic analysis, working papers and other inciteful publications. Members of the house and Senate Budget committees rely on cobb as impartial resource
Welcome to the committee on the budgets hearing on over sight of the Congressional Budget Office. This hearing will focus on cbos organizational and operational structure. It is the first of five hearings at the Committee Plans to hold regarding oversight of the congressional budget. The goal of todays hearing is to learn more about cbo which was created as part of the congressional budget and impoundment act of 1974. For decades, this agency aesz primary duty and function has been to assist congress in the federal budget making process by providing cost estimates, economic analysis, working papers and other inciteful publications. Members of the house and Senate Budget committees rely on cobb as impartial resource when writing budget resolutions. Also plays a key role in advising this committee as it enforces budget rules. Without question, there are dozens of fine men and women employed by cbo, including support staff. But more than 40 years since founding, congress has not undertake
Welcome to the committee on the Budget Hearing on oversight of the Congressional Budget Office. This hearing will focus on Cbos Organizational and operational structure. Its the first of five hearings that the Committee Plans to hold regarding oversight of the congressional budget. The goal of todays hearing is to learn more about cbo, which was created as part of the congressional budget and impoundment act of 1974. For decades this agencys primary duth and function has been to assist congress in the federal budget making process providing cost estimates, economic analysis, working papers and other insightful publications. Members of the house and Senate Budget committees rely on cbo as an objective, impartial resource when writing budget resolutions. The agency also plays a key role in advising this committee as it enforces budget rules. Without question, there are dozens of fine men and women employed by cbo, including analysts, management and support staff, but more than 40 years s