Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The No Party Returns

Republicans criticize bipartisan US debt panel | Reuters

"Republican lawmakers on Wednesday blasted Democratic plans to set up a bipartisan debt-reduction commission, underlining the political challenges that face any effort to get the U.S. budget under control.

Riding high after unexpectedly picking up a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts on Tuesday, key Republicans said they would not support a White House task force that would consider tax hikes, spending cuts and other unpopular measures to bring down budget deficits to a manageable level.

"It's a nothing-burger," said Republican Senator Judd Gregg, even though he has proposed a similar measure..."

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