Republicans finally get their budget

Republicans finally get their budget-politico: The Senate last night cleared the House-passed budget agreement that includes language to repeal Obamacare. The spending blueprint, passed by a 51-48 vote, paves the way for repeal using “reconciliation” — a maneuver that requires just a simple majority to pass legislation without the threat of a filibuster in the Senate. That means it can reach the president’s desk — where it will surely be vetoed — without help from Democrats.