Three Years and Counting ... Senate Democrats Ignore Requirement to Pass Federal Budget

It's been more than three years since Senate Democrats last passed a budget, despite the fact that federal law requires the Senate to pass a budget every year. Meanwhile, our national debt has soared, further threatening our already struggling economy. If Democrats were really serious about economic recovery, they would work with Republicans to pass a budget that restrains government spending and gives our nation the kind of sound financial footing that will allow our economy to flourish.