Here is how it work (LONG READ)

http://congressionalresearch.com/98-720/document.php?study=Manual+on+the+Federal+Budget+Process

POTUS already finished his part of the process, and it is not part that matters. Appropriation committee (and that why chair of approp committee is such sought-after position) and Congress have final say with Senate and POTUS only having power to not pass/veto what Congress produces.

In layman's terms - Congress creates and passes the budget.

Last edited by sinij; 08/08/12 06:06 PM.
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