
How Bernie Sanders Can Push ‘Aggressive’ Budget Reform — Without Even Axing The FilibusterHow Bernie Sanders Can Push ‘Aggressive’ Budget Reform — Without Even Axing The Filibuster
January 18, 2021 4:03 PM ET Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is now poised to lead the Senate Budget Committee, a central role in shaping federal spending policies. He has also touted his “aggressive” plans to steer the Democrats’ economic stimulus package as soon as President-elect Joe Biden takes control of the White House.