Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhite House Issues Veto Threat Over GOP's New 'Supercommittee'
White House Issues Veto Threat Over GOP's New 'Supercommittee'
The White House on Tuesday issued a veto threat over a new Republican proposal that would bring back the supercommittee: a bicameral, bipartisan committee to hash out a deal to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending reforms, similar to a group created by the 2011 Budget Control Act that failed to craft a long-term deficit reduction deal.
"The Administration strongly opposes House joint passage of H.J. Res. 89 and H.R. 3273, which does nothing to solve the immediate, pressing obligations the Congress has to open the Government and pay its bills," read a statement from the Office of Management and Budget. "The House should allow a straight up or down vote on Senate-passed H.J. Res. 59 to reopen the Government, bring all the Nation's dedicated civil servants back to work, and provide the services middle-class Americans deserve. In addition, the House should pass a clean debt ceiling bill without drama or delay so that the United States can continue to pay its bills and fulfill the Nation's obligations."
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/white-house-issues-veto-threat-over-gop-s-new-supercommittee
The White House on Tuesday issued a veto threat over a new Republican proposal that would bring back the supercommittee: a bicameral, bipartisan committee to hash out a deal to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending reforms, similar to a group created by the 2011 Budget Control Act that failed to craft a long-term deficit reduction deal.
"The Administration strongly opposes House joint passage of H.J. Res. 89 and H.R. 3273, which does nothing to solve the immediate, pressing obligations the Congress has to open the Government and pay its bills," read a statement from the Office of Management and Budget. "The House should allow a straight up or down vote on Senate-passed H.J. Res. 59 to reopen the Government, bring all the Nation's dedicated civil servants back to work, and provide the services middle-class Americans deserve. In addition, the House should pass a clean debt ceiling bill without drama or delay so that the United States can continue to pay its bills and fulfill the Nation's obligations."
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/white-house-issues-veto-threat-over-gop-s-new-supercommittee
House Democrats Pan GOP Proposal For Another Supercommittee
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023807105
Obama: We Can't Make 'Extortion' A Part Of Our Democracy
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023808580
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
6 replies, 754 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (6)
ReplyReply to this post
6 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
White House Issues Veto Threat Over GOP's New 'Supercommittee' (Original Post)
ProSense
Oct 2013
OP
Turbineguy
(37,412 posts)1. The repubs will do whatever it takes
to get Obama to say "No!".
ProSense
(116,464 posts)3. Republicans have crossed the line
into clown territory. They're now being mocked.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023808973
Cha
(298,019 posts)2. K&R thanks Pro
ProSense
(116,464 posts)4. You're welcome.
Two years and 43 failed Obamacare repeal votes later, these assholes decide to threaten to blow up the U.S. economy.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)5. Glad to hear he is going to veto it.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)6. k&r for exposure. n/t
-Laelth