| − | Temporary spending are items needing a vote from both chambers outside the ordinary budget process, such as wars (like [[Afghanistan]] or [[Iraq]]), immediate disaster relief assistance (like [[Hurricane Katrina]] or [[Hurricane Sandy]]), and extended unemployment benefits in periods of high [[unemployment]]. | + | Temporary spending are items needing a vote from both chambers outside the ordinary budget process, such as wars (like [[Afghanistan War|Afghanistan]] or [[War in Iraq|Iraq]]), immediate disaster relief assistance (like [[Hurricane Katrina]] or [[Hurricane Sandy]]), and extended unemployment benefits in periods of high [[unemployment]]. |
| − | Temporary spending maybe for less than one annual budget cycle or extended over several years. Temporary spending is not intended to become a permanent spending obligation of the [[United States government]]. Some forms of temporary spending are also referred to as emergency spending, and are usually covered in the supplemental appropriations process. | + | Temporary spending maybe for less than one annual budget cycle or extended over several years. Temporary spending is not intended to become a permanent spending obligation of the [[United States government]]. Some forms of temporary spending are also referred to as emergency spending, and are usually covered in the supplemental appropriations process. |