These two budgets are then sent to conference committee consisting of House and Senate members to settle the differences. Then the budget is sent to the President to be signed into law. There is a reason the budget process works the way it does, and that reason is to ensure the bill the Congress finally submits to the President reflects fiscal responsibility and adequately addresses the diverse economic needs of the American people. This endeavor recurs each year. Some budgets are approved quickly.
Some federal budgets take on the aura of a national saga.
Of course some aspects of the appropriations game remain to be played. But having won in principle this measure of Congressional support, Mr. Bush has kept his most important campaign promise and demonstrated a high level of self-confidence and determined leadership skill. All rights reserved. Used under License.