House Republicans Signal Willingness to Let Vote on Senate Spending Deal Go Ahead
Would pass largely with Democrat votes
Would pass largely with Democrat votes
President Obama and Speaker Boehner act like children
Raises the debt limit to cover spending projected through February 7
Wants Congress to act soon
Urging his Republican colleagues to stop the ongoing fiscal fight
Must be approved by Republicans in the House
Unclear if Obama will have a bill to sign by today
"If there's something in our government more worthy of funding than that, I can't think of it."
Something that produces revenue for the government via voluntary action. Can't have that!
Many private harms caused by the government shutdown are due to its own insistence on meddling in our lives
Impasses as far as the eye can see
And deal with the debt limit
President had ruled out a deal that included any conservative goals
Seen as a move to give senators more time to deal
Says "the greatest national security threat we face is our ability to govern"
Organized by Million Vet March
Government shutdown has not been good for party unity
Only a few days left before debt ceiling is hit
Worried about the effect on the global economy
Oct. 17 debt limit deadline only days away
One wrote in a blog post, "It is time to tell Congress to go to hell"
May have missed an opportunity
Would have extended government funding for six months and increase debt limit through January
Senate meeting today to vote on lifting borrowing cap
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