Negotiations between republicans in the US House and Senate on 2016 budget bills could soon move to debate in both chambers.

South Dakota Senator John Thune says there are still some procedural moves…

 

Thune says there will be, as always, changes as the bill moves through the Senate…

 

Republicans want to move more money into defense spending. Thune says while those increases may be offset by cuts elsewhere, it is a matter of picking and choosing…

 

Once there is agreement on the budget, lawmakers will begin the appropriations process.