Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is She Stalling Major Budget Reforms in Washington?
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning turn of events, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has singlehandedly halted over $2 trillion in proposed savings aimed at cutting waste and reducing the national deficit. Most Americans may not even be aware of her role, but she’s now being called the most powerful—and controversial—person in Washington.
