Actually, it has nothing to do with passing a budget, although that's the lipstick on the pig.
...a behind-the-scenes budget fight is brewing over an omnibus appropriations bill that lawmakers may need to consider quickly upon their return after the midterm election.
Here's the REAL reason:
The omnibus would be the last opportunity to fund pet projects while the party has full control of the budget process.
"Democrats are hell-bent on getting their earmarks," said one appropriations lobbyist.
Maybe the (R) Congress should eliminate Congressional pensions from the next budget.
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