Information from the corridors of the Capitol especially, the House of Representatives indicates that the 2019/20 draft national budget is far from being brought on the floor, as lawmakers reportedly renege on commencing hearings on the financial instrument for fear of cut in their respect allowances and salaries.
This pare gathers from inside sources that the executive branch of government is in close discussion with the leadership of the House headed by Speaker Bhofal Chambers for salary harmonization, currently ongoing in all agencies of the executive branch; but individual lawmakers are contesting that salary and allowance cut cannot help the present dismal economic environment.
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