Groups applaud budget passage At least two associations welcomed news Wednesday of a U.S. Senate approval of a budget that funds the government through 2015, calling it an indication that Congress can get things done despite recent partisan gridlock. "The passage of this bill is a big step forward in creating economic certainty for our country and hopefully a catalyst to continued bipartisan cooperation in Congress," TechAmerica CEO Shawn Osborne said. "There are hurdles to clear when Congress returns in January but this is a good sign and we look forward to this being the tone of 2014." Business Roundtable board Chairman Randall Stephenson said lawmakers should extend the… Read More