WH FY-20 budget expected March 12

WASHINGTON - The White House expects to deliver its FY 2020 budget to Congress on March 12, six weeks later than its initial release date, three sources have told Defense News. The sources, speaking on background because there has been no formal announcement from the Office of Management and Budget, confirmed the March 12 target date. No dollar figure has been announced, but is expected to be in the range of $750B. It is possible the date could slide should there be another government shutdown, which could begin as soon as Feb. 16 if an agreement is not reached between Congress and the White House. (Source: Defense News 02/06/19)