In Congress, what’s the difference between a budget resolution, reconciliation and spending bills?

There’s understandable confusion over Capitol Hill lingo discussing the budget process and appropriations and spending process — which are two distinct things. What’s the difference? So glad you asked ...
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In Congress, what’s the difference between a budget resolution, reconciliation and spending bills?

This is the process that Republicans are currently employing to try to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda. This process does not deal with funding the government and has nothing to do with ...