Legislative packaging and vehicles must, of course, be decided by Leadership, but we are generally skeptical of large, “comprehensive” bills on complex topics, at least as the bills are being written. Individual bills could, of course, be packaged together at some point later in the legislative process. With the current fiscally constrained environment, any new or expanded programs and initiatives need to reflect fiscal realities. We must keep in mind the potential fiscal impact on both the public and private sectors. .
