What did lawmakers approve?
Paul Ryan's spending plan
What year?
2015
What state is he from?
Wisconsin
What political offilliation is he with?
Republican'
When was this approved?
on Thursday
What is he paying attention to now?
Iowa
Why?
to headline a high-profile Republican event
What do they think he is doing?
he's laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run
For what year?
2016.
What is Ryan's current role?
the chief fiscal expert in the GOP
Was he a running mate for someone previously?
Yes
Who?
Mitt Romney
What year?
2012
When did Republicans take over the House?
2010,
How many budgets has he pushed through?
Four
What happened last fall?
brokered a deal with Democrats
To do what?
to avoid another government shutdown
And what could have possibly happened?
possible default on the nation's credit limit.
Does everyone think Ryan is aggressive enough at deals?
No
What alternative budget was introduced?
One that balances the federal budget in four years